What is recorded here
Located on a slght shoulder overlooking the col between Cnoiceen to the SW and the Monavullagh Mountains to the E. Circular grass-covered area (int. diam. 12m) defined by a stone spread (Wth 2m) surviving at E only, with an entrance (Wth 1m) at S. An annexe (ext. diam. 6m; int. diam. 2m) is attached to N with a connecting passage (Wth 1m) to the main structure. (Moore 1995, 197-8, 226, 241, G7)
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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