
What is recorded here
Located a short distance to the SE of nearby castle (SMR OF024-036002-) in flat pasture land. Poorly preserved slightly raised circular area (diam. 4m) enclosed by low barely visible bank. No other features visible.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 3/1986).
A Neolithic ring-barrow; wider significance not recorded.
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
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Saint Brigid's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 1403 yd
Lowerton HillMountain / peak · 1.0 mi
Killooley CastleCastle · 1.1 mi
Graveyard in PallasGraveyard · 2.5 mi
The Offaly WayWalking route · 2.6 mi
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