Burial mound in Lismoney

On high ground in upland area with good extensive views. Circular mound (H 0.7m - 1m; Top diam. 7m; base diam. 12m) enclosed by poorly preserved fosse with no evidence of an external bank. Large stones on top of mound probably the result of recent field clearance while sunken area on top may be due to modern digging. 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

Burial mound in Lismoney is likely a Bronze Age cairn, characterized by its circular shape and the presence of large stones on the summit. Its location on high ground suggests it may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly serving as a territorial marker or a site for communal gatherings.