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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow

What is recorded here

Towards the E end of a broad E-W ridge with a hill rising to the NE, and c. 400m from Shad Lough to the SE. Subcircular grass-covered area (dims 28.7m N-S; 26m E-W) defined by a slight fosse (Wth of top 5-6m; int. D 0.05-0.1m; ext. D 0.1-0.3m). There is no outer bank, and the perimeter at S is overlain by an E-W relict field bank. Ditch-barrow (RO028-242001-) is 10m to the N. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its earthwork features suggest a funerary or ceremonial function, typical of burial monuments from this period in upland landscapes.

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