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Indicated — Castlecarra

Promontory fort — inland
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On narrow neck of land cutting off extensive area of tree and scrub known as Doon Wood. Well built wall (L 114m; Wth 15m; H 2.2m) of dry-stone masonry extends across entire width of neck of land. Gap (Wth 3m) in centre is probably a much later gateway. Field fence runs along top of site. Two enclosures, (MA099-018002-) and (MA099-018003-) are situated at the W end of the enclosed area, beside lakeshore. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 89. Date of upload: 22 January 2013

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