What is recorded here
The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Situated on a natural terrace at SW foot of Barnavave. Square area (24m by 24m) enclosed by earthen bank (Wth 2.7m, H 1.1m), gapped in several places. Entrance (Wth 2.5m) at NE corner may be ancient. Possible round hut site (LH008-045002-) in NW corner.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Grange UpperMountain / peak · 1378 yd
IndicatedBawn · 1428 yd
BarnavaveMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
The BushPicnic place · 1.5 mi
Carlingford - Loop 1A- Commons LoopWalking route · 2.2 mi
Carlingford Heritage CentreVisitor information · 2.5 mi
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