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Turf stand in Maulagowna

Turf stand

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In rough hill pasture, on a SW-facing slope overlooking Lough Inchiquin. Raised rectangular area (7m NE-SW; 1.8m SE-NW; H c. 0.3m) defined by horizontal stones set around perimeter. The interior contains small stones and peaty debris and is grassed over. According to local information, such sites provided a dry base on which to erect a rick of turf. Compiled by: Elizabeth Byrne, Ursula Egan and Sheila Ronan, Archaeological Survey Unit, University College, Cork. Date of upload: 30 May 2011

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