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Knockanteedan

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Knockanteedan
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Situated on a steep W facing slope called Knockanteedan, overlooking the weir at Glenasmole. A mound (diam 27m, H 2m) shown as a relatively small hachured earthwork on the 1938 OS 6-inch map. It was much disturbed when inspected in the mid 1970's (Healy 1975). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy Revised upload on: 7 July 2018
A Neolithic passage tomb, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. Its location on a prominent slope suggests ritual or ceremonial significance, typical of Neolithic funerary monuments in the region.

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