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Barrow — ring-barrow in Ballyvara

Barrow — ring-barrow

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A ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age, associated with burial practices in Atlantic Europe. Its survival in mapped form since 1842 indicates long-standing recognition as a prehistoric feature.

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Overview

Barrow — ring-barrow in Ballyvara, Clare is a subcircular ring-barrow measuring 20.5m north-east to south-west; 18.7m north-west to south-east. It lies in undulating pastureland with wide views, marshy ground to the north-east and a hillock to the south-south-east. The source records heavy overgrowth at the site.

History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.

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