What is recorded here

Situated on poorly drained W facing slope overlooking Clodiagh River in mountain valley. River runs through base of mountain valley from N to S. Higher ground overlooks barrow to E. Well preserved site consisting of a low oval-shaped sunken area (diam. 7.5m N-S) enclosed by a slight bank (Wth 3m; int. H 0.1m) and outer fosse (base Wth 2m; ext. D 0.2m). Overall diameter of site measures 21m N-S; 16m E-W. Not clear whether the sunken area in the centre is enclosed by a bank or is this just a bank created by the sunken interior. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

A Neolithic ring-barrow; dates to the early to middle Neolithic period (c. 4000–3000 BCE). Its well-preserved condition offers valuable insights into burial practices and landscape use in the mountain valleys of the region during the Neolithic.

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