What is recorded here

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Large well preserved monument, consisting of circular area (diam. 19m) enclosed by wide fosse (Wth 10m; D 1.5m). Interior is domed but does not rise above surrounding ground level. Field boundary skirts monument from SE-SW-NW, but no definite evidence of external bank.

A Neolithic ring-barrow; significant as a rare burial monument type in the region, reflecting early ceremonial and funerary practices.

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