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Embanked enclosure

Barrow, ring-barrow

What is recorded here

On a low rise on a W-facing slope. Circular grass-covered platform (diam. 24.5m E-W; 23m N-S; H 1.2m) defined by a wide fosse (Wth. of top 7-8.5m; Wth of base 2-3.5m) and an outer bank (Wth. 3.8m at S to 5.6m at E; int. H 1m at S to 1.5m at E; ext. H 0.85m at N to 1.1m generally). There is no visible entrance (max. ext. diam. 48m N-S; 50m E-W). See the attached wide-angle view taken from the SW. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Embanked enclosure; date uncertain but likely prehistoric. Its construction suggests a ceremonial or defensive function, typical of later prehistoric enclosures in Ireland.

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