
What is recorded here
Situated at the summit of a narrow elongated ridge on the lower SE slopes of the Verschoyles Hill, enjoying extensive views of Tallaght and Lugmore to the N and Seahan Mountain to the E. A ring-barrow initially discovered from aerial photographs taken by BKS in 1978 (2776052/3). It comprises a circular raised area (int. diam. 19m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 2m; H 0.3m) and inner silted-up fosse (Wth 1.5m; D 0.15m). The bank is very denuded in the W but well preserved in the N and there are breaks at NE, E, and S. Within the interior in the SW and E are a number of furze-covered clumps that may indicate a stone feature. In the SE there is a single boulder (L 0.55m; Wth 0.36m; D 0.3m).
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy
Revised upload on: 6 July 2018
A Neolithic ring-barrow; significant as a funerary monument reflecting early ceremonial and burial practices in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Verschoyle's HillMountain / peak · 408 yd
farmyard complexfarmyard complex · 548 yd
Mound in Raheen (newcastle By.)Mound · 882 yd
CairnCairn, unclassified · 955 yd
Bridge in Lugg,sladeBridge · 1076 yd
KnackannaveaMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Graveyard in BallymanaGraveyard · 1.7 mi
Rathcoole WoodlandWood · 1.8 mi
Meadow WildlifeVisitor information · 1.9 mi
Inniscara GalleryGallery · 2.3 mi
Early Stadium DesignHeritage attraction · 3.0 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed