Discover Alone, back to main map

Indicated

Barrow, unclassified

What is recorded here

Marked as a small circular enclosure (diam. c. 10m) defined by a field bank in an area of small fields only on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. It is situated on a level landscape that has been largely reclaimed, with the E shore of Lady’s Island Lough c. 60m to the W. This is a subcircular grass-covered area (int. dims 8.75m E-W; 8.25m N-S) defined by granite boulders of various sizes that have probably been deposited on the perimeter as field spoil (Wth 2-3m; H 0.2-0.7m). There is some evidence of an underlying bank at W, and there is an entrance gap (Wth 0.5m) at ENE. It may be a barrow. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 25 March, 2014
A Neolithic ring barrow or small ceremonial enclosure, likely dating to the Early to Middle Neolithic period (c. 4000–3000 BCE). Its survival on early Ordnance Survey maps suggests it was a locally notable feature, though its wider archaeological significance remains unclear due to limited recorded investigation.

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

What survives
Recorded monument

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places