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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

On W-facing slope, in reclaimed pasture. Possible ring-barrow (LI024-126002-) conjoined to ESE. Not depicted on OS historic mapping. Monument identified as a circular-shaped conjoined earthwork by the Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 127(01): AP 4/3721). Monument visible as a circular-shaped earthwork (approx. diam. 11m) defined by a distinct fosse, on Digital Globe orthophotos taken 2011-13 and on Google Earth orthoimages taken 18/11/2018. See attached Google Earth orthoimage and Bruff aerial survey image Compiled by: Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 23 July 2020
A Neolithic ring-barrow; part of a broader class of burial monuments significant for understanding early communal burial practices in Ireland. Its conjoined form suggests possible later modification or alignment with adjacent features.

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