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Ecclesiastical enclosure in Moat (fore By.)

Ecclesiastical enclosure
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Ecclesiastical enclosure in Moat (fore By.)
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Situated on a rise in an undulating landscape and on the N side of the graveyard (ME008-035001-). An enclosure is depicted here on an estate map (21 F (30) 3) made in 1864, and a large D-shaped enclosure (dims. c. 100m E-W; c. 60m N-S) defined by two earthen banks and an intervening fosse can be seen in the oblique aerial photograph (CUCAP: BGM, 53). No feature is visible now in improved pasture, but if the perimeter at W is extended SE to encompass the S and E sides of the graveyard creating a large circular enclosure (diam. c. 100m) around the church (ME008-035----). There is no other evidence of an early date for the church. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 31 October 2018

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