Barrow

In pasture, on the crest of a rise, with Knocknashee Hill visible to the S. A circular mound (diam. 29.5m; H 1.8m) surrounded by a wide fosse (Wth 5m; D 0.3m) SW-NE. Some quarrying has occurred on the S side. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

Bowl barrow, dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–1500 BCE). It represents a common form of burial monument in Ireland during this period, often associated with elite or significant individuals.