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Marked on the OS 1836 and 1876 eds. Situated in steep mountainous terrain on the border between the townlands of Doon and
Moneensauran. The term 'clogh' in the site name indicates a stone structure. It may represent a prehistoric cairn which was utilised as a marker during the introduction of
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Known locally as a 'duck house'. Remains consist of a subrectangular stone structure (int. dims. 5.3m NE-SW; 1.7m NW-SE) enclosed by a thick drystone wall. Roof is apparently composed of flat slabs. Entrance feature in NE wall (Wth 0.4m; H 0.6m) capped with three substantial
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from 1815 to 1829. His brother Peter and sister
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In 1871 the population of the townland was 109, being 52 males and 57 females. There were eighteen houses in the townland and all were inhabited.(page 296 of census)
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Magauran family of Moneensauran was the predominant family in the parish. They produced many Roman Catholic priests through the centuries, including Dr.
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A medieval earthen ringfort. The 'Archaeological
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