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Tumulus in Rathornan

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). diam. c. 20m). No visible surface traces. Already seriously damaged by 1839 OS 6" map, 27-8).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW012-042

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