Barrow

Located on a shelf towards the bottom of the E-facing slope of Galeastown Hill. This feature is not depicted on any OS 6-inch map but is visible on aerial photographs (GSIAP: N 259, 260). It is a subcircular dished and grass-covered area (int. dims 24.5m E-W; 21.5m N-S) defined by a fosse (Wth of top 3m; int. D 0.3m; ext. D 0.3m) SE-W-NE. There is no visible bank or entrance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 10 January 2019

A ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its presence indicates a local funerary tradition and contributes to understanding burial practices in the region during the Bronze Age.