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School: Kilmuckridge

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Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
L. Mac Donnell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0887, Page 222

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    The Moate, Kilmuckridge
    Notes: J Carberry aged 70 years. Litterbeg, Kilmuckridge.
    This moate is an immense mound of earth, covering about an acre of ground. It is a very large lios, the largest I have ever seen or read about, and is situated in the townland of Kilmuckridge about 500 yds from the school.
    It is said to be over 60 ft in height and standing as it does on the apex of a hill, it commands a splendid view of the surrounding country. The sea, coast from Arklow on the North to Tuskar Rock in the South can be seen from this eminence.
    It is surrounded by a wall of clay almost as high as
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    J. Carberry
    Gender
    Unknown
    Age
    70
    Address
    Litter Beg, Co. Wexford