What is recorded here

The barrow (unclassified) in Clonkelly is in County Tipperary, Ireland. It stands in poorly drained grassland atop a low rise with good views in all directions. The overgrown monument contains a raised circular area with a sunken interior, enclosed by a bank. The interior measures about 10 metres from north-east to south-west and 12 metres from east to west.

In poorly drained grassland atop low rise of ground with good views in all directions. Overgrown monument consists of a raised circular area (approx. int. diam. 10m NE-SW; 12m E-W; overall diam. 20m N-S; 30m E-W) enclosed by a bank with sunken interior. Rectangular trench (dims. 14m L x 4m Wth; D 0.7m) running E-W cut into SE quadrant of interior probably to accommodate construction of electricty pole recently erected on the monument. Interior impossible to examine due to dense cover of vegetation. Location and small size of interior as well as local placename 'The Mount' suggests a possible barrow classification. Present road intersects W side of mound on a NW-SE axis as indicated on first edition OS 6-inch map. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Neolithic passage tomb, dating to approximately 3000–2500 BCE. Its location and construction suggest it was a significant ceremonial or burial site, possibly aligned with astronomical features.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.