The Western Stone Forts Project

The Western Stone Forts Project was initiated to study a distinctive group of large stone forts located along the western seaboard of Ireland. The majority of these forts are concentrated on the Aran Islands County Galway, in the Burren Co. Clare and on the Dingle and Iveragh peninsulas Co. Kerry. Excavations associated with the project were…

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Clay mould of ball-headed pin from Dun Aonghasa, Pin 1, Upper valve, find no. 135g.

Creator: The Discovery Programme

Identifier: WSFP_V03_FIG_135g_1490

Type: Image

Format: L.29mm; W.25mm; T.14mm

Abraded portion of shank, although the cross-section becomes more rounded rather than triangular from one end to the other. This piece appears to refit with 1490. Outer wrap present. Groove for shank, 4mm wide and 2mm deep.

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