What is recorded here
Situated on a slight prominence on the valley floor of the SE-NW Monavar stream, and within the carinfield (WA023-066051-). This is a heather-covered oval area (int. dims. 44m N-S; 36m E-W) defined by a collapsed stone spread (Wth 3-5m). The entrance (Wth 1.5m) is at E, but no internal features are visible. (Moore 1995, 195-6, 241, E4)
This monument forms part of the national monument complex at Coumaraglinmountain (National Monuments (Preservation) Order No. 4 of 1996).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload/revision: 29 April 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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