What is recorded here
Situated on top of a gentle, yet prominent rise, in pasture, with good views of the surrounding landscape. Ringfort (WM020-064----) lies c. 75m to SE. Depicted on the revised 1837 ed. OS 6-inch map as a circular-shaped earthwork. Monument described in 1976 as a low, circular-shaped round topped mound (dims. 19.2m N-S; 18.9m E-W; H 1.1m). No visible trace of a fosse. Monument is not clearly visible on Digital Globe aerial photography.
Compiled by: Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien
Date of upload: 05 July 2019
A Neolithic burial mound, likely dating to the Early to Middle Bronze Age, indicating early ritual and funerary practices in the region. Its prominent location suggests it had ceremonial or social significance for the local community.
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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