
What is recorded here
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.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Ladys WellHoly well · 549 yd
Fantstown Househouse · 637 yd
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 642 yd
Earthwork in Ballincurra (coshlea By.)Earthwork · 1026 yd
Fairyfield Househouse · 1570 yd
Site of Millmount Castle, Castle FieldCastle, unclassified · 1.6 mi
St Bridget's WellSpring · 2.4 mi
Ballinvreena LoopVisitor information · 3.6 mi
Palatine's RockNamed rock · 4.4 mi
Edmund's WellSpring · 4.6 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed