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Cairn — ring-cairn in Shasmore

Cairn — ring-cairn
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Situated at the summit of Saddle Hill. A central cairn (diam. c. 8m; H 0.2-0.9m) with some kerbstones visible N-E is surrounded by a stone ring (Wth c. 3.5m; int. H 0.1-0.2m; ext. H 0.4m at NW to 1.4m at NE; max. ext. diam. 20.5m NW-SE; 19.3m NE-SW). At WSW two radially set stones in the ring may indicate an entrance or a cist. See the attached aerial view taken from the W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008

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