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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

On the broad summit of Mewlaghadooey Hill, on the line of the perimeter of hillfort (RO027-014001-) at E. Circular grass-covered area (int. diam. 9.3m E-W; 8.7m N-S) defined by a slight earthen bank (Wth c. 5-6m; int. H 0.1-0.2m; ext. H 0.3-0.4m). There is no visible entrance. Ring-barrow (RO027-014003-) is c. 20m to the WSW. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Circular earthen ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. It is significant as a funerary monument associated with a nearby hillfort, indicating a possible elite or ceremonial landscape.

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Recorded monument

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