Ring-barrow at Bunnafedia, Sligo

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What is recorded here

Situated atop a low rise in pasture. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 6.6m) enclosed by a low bank of earth and stone (Wth. 2.5m - 2.8m; H 0.4m) with internal fosse (Wth. 1.7m; 0.3m). Original entrance not recognisable.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL019-027

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