What is recorded here
The site appears as a grassed-over mound, crescentic in plan, measuring c. 12m N-S and c. 7m E-W and c. 1m in height. The in-curved front of the mound faces NE. It is located in a marshy area and two streams flow closeby, one to the N and the other to the S. It is situated on a gentle NE to SW downwards slope, in wet pasture, and is overlooked by high ground to the N and S.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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