What is recorded here

Straddling summit of a slight E-W orientated ridge, in gently undulating pasture, on Oyster Island between Coney Island and Rosses Point. Originally circular but now consists of a roughly D-shaped, flat-topped mound (dims. top 6m N-S; 5m E-W; base 12.2m N-S; 11.6m E-W; H 1.45m) of earth and stone. There is no fosse visible at ground level. The mound is best preserved NW-SE where it has regular gently sloping sides. From SW-NW the edge of the mound has been removed leaving a steep modern crescent shaped cut. From SE-SW the edge of the mound has been eroded to form a level terrace (max. Wth 1m) half way down the side. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

A Neolithic mound barrow; significant as a rare surviving example of early burial monuments on Oyster Island, reflecting prehistoric funerary practices in the northwest of Ireland.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.