What is recorded here

In pasture, near top of gentle N-facing slope overlooking Athnaloingebaine River. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 9.3m) enclosed by fosse with external bank (ext. H 0.55m; int. H 0.65m). Divided by field fence, roughly E-W; smaller portion to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

A Neolithic ring-barrow; significant as a rare example of early funerary earthworks in the region.

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