What is recorded here

Enclosure in Rathbaun (tirawley By., Kilbelfad Par.) stood on a Mayo hilltop until the 1930s, when the oval earthwork vanished from human sight. A hollowed stone taken from that forgotten place still sits beside Rathduff church, preserving the shape of what the field swallowed.

In pasture, located on the top of a hill. This enclosure is not shown on the 1838. It is shown on the 25-inch plan as a hachured oval area (44m N–S; 35m E–W) which straddles the contours of the hill. By the time of the 1930 OS 6-inch map, it appears to have been levelled, and it is not shown on that edition. There is no visible trace at ground level. A bullaun stone (MA039-043001-) was found here, but was moved to its present location (MA039-043003-) at Rathduff church. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 5 February 2020

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.