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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

Situated in pasture, on a SE-facing slope of rising ground in a mountainous region. Well preserved monument consisting of a raised circular area (diam. 4m N-S; 3.7m E-W; H 0.3m) with sunken depression (diam. 3m) on top of mound, defined by an inner fosse (Wth 1m; ext. D 0.2m) with the slightest traces of an outer bank, only visible in places. Overall diameter 8m N-S. Central depression may be due to collapsed cist in centre of mound. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
A Neolithic ring-barrow; significant as a rare and well-preserved burial monument in a mountainous landscape, reflecting early funerary practices in the region.

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Recorded monument

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