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Raheendonell, indicated — Derrykearn

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Raheendonell, indicated — Derrykearn
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Marked on the 1839 and 1909 eds OS 6-inch map. No visible surface remains. Site visited by Elizabeth FitzPatrick in 27 May 1994 and described as formerly situated in the NNE sector of a ringfort (LA023-007001-) on elevated ground W of the Abbeyleix - Mountrath road. This building was bulldozed during the construction of a bungalow in recent years, along with the ringfort which enclosed it. The site of the building is now occupied by a lawn. The present occupant claimed a tradition of a church here within the ringfort. Nearby graveyard (LA023-007004-) located 170m to the W of the possible church and ringfort (LA023-0070010. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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