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Barrow

Barrow, ditch barrow
Barrow
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In partially reclaimed pasture 45m S of a stream that marks the townland boundary with Fantstown. Ditch-barrow (LI048-098----) lies 5m to W, ditch-barrow (LI048-099----) 20m to S. Not depicted on OSi historic 6-inch maps. Identified as a barrow by archaeologist Christina O’Regan in 2010. Visible as a circular-shaped area (diam. c. 7m) defined by a fosse on Digital Globe orthoimage taken between 2011-13. Monument is visible as a circular cropmark on Google Earth orthoimage taken 13/08/2021. See attached Google Earth orthoimages. Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 6 September 2021
Ditch barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its location and form suggest a funerary or ceremonial function, though specific significance remains unclear due to limited documentation.

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