What is recorded here
On an E-facing slope in undulating grassland, and immediately SW of a byroad. A large circular barrow in fair condition, though partially obscured by overgrowth and field clearance. It comprises a flat central area encircled by an internal fosse, inner bank (E-W 54m, N-S 53.5m), intervening fosse and outer bank. No…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record GA016-096
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