Barrow

On a slight hummock in otherwise level recently cleared pastureland. An oval barrow (E-W 24.3m, N-S 17.75m), in fair condition, composed of a slightly raised central area (D 11.25m, H 0.6m max.) encircled by a shallow fosse and external bank. The bank and fosse have been dug out at SE and the latter has been refilled with rubble. There is a small hollow (D c. 0.5m) to E of centre. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010