Ladder farm patterns in the Forkhill Valley
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Ladder farm patterns in the Forkhill Valley
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 3 Dec 2018
Ladder farms are common in the wider Slieve Gullion area, with landholdings ascending in narrow strips from the valley floor to the upland summits. The two hills, both ancient volcanic vents, are Croslieve and Slievebrack.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.09436
Longitude
-6.45949