Barrow in Ashpark, County Tipperary

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What is recorded here

Situated on top of a natural rise of ground in an upland area with extensive views. A circular flat-topped mound (H 0.7m; top diam. 3.5m E-W; base diam. 7.5m E-W) enclosed by a fosse (Wth 3.6m) and a poorly preserved earthen outer bank (Wth 1.5m). Overall diameter 17.5m E-W. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TN004-028

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