What is recorded here

Situated on top of high ground in upland area. Steep sided flat topped mound (H. 3.50m; top diam. 4m; base diam. 17.5m) of earth and stone construction with E and S side of mound badly damaged (result of modern quarrying) with evidence of a wide shallow fosse (Wth 3m) enclosing base of carn. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Bowl barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its location on high ground suggests it may have had a prominent ceremonial or funerary role in the local landscape.

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