What is recorded here
Indicated is an unclassified cairn on the NW shoulder of Knockaunsmountain in County Clare, Ireland. It sits between the 600’ and 700’ contours, within a large field system, with excellent views W-NW. The irregular pile of loose stones measures 4.2m E-W and 2.8m N-S, rising 0.8m at E and S but reaching 1.2m at W and N. Its stones rest on a slightly raised, heather-covered base 0.5m high, with some earthfast stones visible at W.
On high ground (between the 600’ and 700’ contours) on the NW shoulder of Knockaunsmountain (OD 983’), with excellent views W-NW and, and within a large field system (CL004-027001-).
An irregularly shaped cairn of loose stones (4.2m E-W; 2.8m N-S), lowest (H 0.8m) at E and S and highest (max. H 1.2m) at W and N. The stones are piled on a slightly raised, heather-covered base (H 0.5m) which appears to have some earthfast stones at W (H 0.4m).
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy and Lynda McCormack
Date of upload: 24 October 2022
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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