What is recorded here
Small circular-shaped earthwork located in field 130m W of Ardkill Church (KD008-009001-) and graveyard (KD008-009002-). Cropmark of small circular area (approx. diam. 10) defined by a fosse the outline of which is visible on Digital Globe aerial photograph. The small size and form of the monument may suggest that this is the site of a small ditch barrow.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details kindly provided by Chris Corlett
Date of upload: 22 February 2018
A Neolithic ditch barrow; its presence indicates early ceremonial or burial activity in the Ardkill area.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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