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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow
Barrow
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In reclaimed pasture 230m W of the townland boundary with Stephenstown. Possible barrow (LI040-096----) lies 115m to SE. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Visible as a circular-shaped area (diam. c. 21m) defined by a ditch on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12. Visible as circular cropmark defined by vegetation and intersected at W by a field boundary running N-S on Google Earth orthoimage dated 14/09/2019. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 8 July 2021 See attached ASI aerial photograph ASIAP – 304/11 on 13/09/2002.
Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its presence indicates prehistoric burial or ceremonial activity in the area, though its specific cultural or regional significance remains unclear due to limited documentation.

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