"The Dorsey" an Iron Age Linear Earthwork crossing Bonds Road
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"The Dorsey" an Iron Age Linear Earthwork crossing Bonds Road
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 2 Sep 2014
This was part of the Black Pig's Dyke built to protect the territory of the rulers of Navan Fort (Emaın Macha) near the present day city of Armagh. Rising to 8m in parts the earthworks are badly overgrown.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.113195
Longitude
-6.543357