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Indicated — Hamlinstown

Barrow — ring-barrow

Why this matters

Neolithic passage tomb; dates to the earlier part of the Neolithic period in Ireland, c. 3700–2500 BCE. Its construction and positioning reflect early communal burial practices and landscape orientation typical of the period.

What is recorded here

Situated on a small NNE-SSW ridge in an undulating low-lying landscape. This is a circular and slightly domed grass-covered area (diam. of base 17.5m NNE-SSW; 16.5m WNW-ESE; diam. of top 12.5m NNE-SSW; H 0.5-0.6m) separated by a fosse (Wth of top 4.5-6m; Wth of base 1-1.5m; ext. D 0.7m) from an outer bank (Wth of base 3.5-4m; ext. H 0.5-0.6m). Visible evidence of the monument had been removed by 1995 (OSAP). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 9 January 2019
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