What is recorded here
In 1843 Windele visited a tumulus on N bank of Bandon river to W of Murragh church and graveyard (CO109-011---) (O'Mahony 1909, 213-4). He described 'a long ridge-like mound' measuring '81 feet 31 paces in length, and is 12 feet high. At the river side it has greatly fallen away'. Area to W of church has been quarried…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO109-069
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- Maker not stated on source page, uk.pinterest.com
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Maker not stated on source page, kreafolk.com
- Maker not stated on source page, archaeology.org
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