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Battlefield in Unknown

Battlefield

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Unknown is an unmarked battlefield in County Longford, Ireland, where the absence of a name does not erase the violence that shaped the land. The missing label may signal a forgotten clash, a hidden tragedy or a record lost before it reached modern eyes. The earth remains ordinary while carrying an event no longer spoken aloud.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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