What is recorded here
Internal diam. c. 40m. A circular space enclosed by a large bank, 2m high from the interior, a fosse 8m to 10m wide and an outer smaller bank which only survives partially. The site is slightly damaged on its S side. It is situated on the crest of a ridge with excellent views over the surrounding good land. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983).
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG107-021
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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