What is recorded here
In reclaimed pasture, 110m E of townland boundary with Baggotstown East. A possible ditch-barrow (LI040-190----) lies 35m to the W. Outline of ditch-barrow (diam. c. 4m) visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 25/03/2017.
See attached Google Earth orthoimages
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 23 June 2021
Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its presence indicates a local tradition of burial and ceremonial practice in the Knockainy West 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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