What is recorded here
On the crest of a slight NNE-SSW ridge in an undulating landscape. There are some small cairns (diam. 2-3m; H 0.5-0.7m) in the interior of rath (O048-115001-) and local information on its use as a Children's burial ground.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 14 March 2012
Embanked enclosure; date uncertain but likely prehistoric. Its possible use as a children's burial ground suggests ritual or ceremonial significance.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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