What is recorded here

Internal diam. c. 5.5m. A circular area enclosed by a fosse and an external bank. There is a causeway entrance on the E side. It is situated in good grazing land on a gently sloping ridge. Nearby is the similar site (DG107-096). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Attached image: DG107-095-----01.JPG shows barrow viewed from E, with ranging rod marking causeway Date of upload: 22 September 2008

A Neolithic ring-barrow; significant as a rare and well-preserved funerary monument of the early Bronze Age. Its fosse and external bank with causeway entrance indicate ceremonial and social importance in the local landscape.

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