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Enclosure in Keadeen

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Situated on the marked W-facing lower slopes of Keadeen Mountain. Roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 200m) defined by a collapsed stone wall (Wth 2-5m) with some evidence for an inner and outer revetment of boulders. There are two definite entrances flanked by slabs at the E and SE. The E gap (Wth 2.25m) has external flankers forming a funnelled entrance. The entrance (Wth 1.1m) at the SSE is flanked by radial slabs. In the N sector of the interior, 16m inside the enclosing wall, a circular hut (int. diam. 7m) is defined by a stone wall with inner and outer boulder revetments. There is a standing stone (WI027-043002-) in the centre of the enclosure beside a small stream flowing N-S through the site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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