What is recorded here

Situated on the NNW edge of the summit of Spinans Hill, within Spinans Hill hillfort (WI027-078002-) which lies within the larger hillfort complex (WI027-078001-/WI021-080001-), with extensive view in all directions. A circular cairn (diam. c. 27m; H 1.5-2.5m) consisting of a loose pile of stones of various sizes, partly denuded due to the robbing of stones for wall building. It is surrounded by five small cairns (diams. c. 4.5-8m), at a distance of 11-54m, which may be clearance cairns. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Mary Tunney Date of revision: 11 December 2012

A Neolithic cairn, likely dating to the early to middle Neolithic period (c. 4000–3000 BCE), associated with a broader hillfort complex, indicating its role in early settlement and ritual activity in the region.

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