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Mass-rock in Drumgownagh (carrigallen By.)

Mass-rock
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Mass-rock in Drumgownagh (carrigallen By.)
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Situated on a level landscape and at the edge of mound (LE036-043001-) within a farmyard. A spread of stones (dims c. 2m x 1.5m) includes a larger stone (dims 0.8m x 0.4m x 0.5m) which is locally known as a mass-rock (IFC: Schools’ Collection, vol. 0222, 523-4; Ó Cléirigh and Kelleher 1991, 134). 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. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 September 2008 Amended: 7 January 2020

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