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Gunnamore Mound — Oldcroghan

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Gunnamore Mound — Oldcroghan
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Situated at the base of the S facing slope of Croghan Hill with two burial mounds (OF010-010002 / OF010-0040001 ) to the N and NE respectively. Partially destroyed subrectangular shaped mound (H 1.5m; diam. 20m) enclosed by a shallow fosse with wide external bank (Wth 2m). Fosse destroyed at W with mound poorly preserved at S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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