Linear earthwork in Loughill

In an area of wet, marshy terrain, with ground sloping generally to the W towards a stream which flows northward into the Owenbeg River. Identified on an aerial photograph (GSI 1973-7, roll 43:4) as a roadway. On field inspection this feature is not convincing as a roadway but appears as a terrace with perhaps drainage along the base of the slope. There is a slightly curving linear earthwork (L c. 70m) running NE-SW from the S end of the feature originally identified which resembles a hollow-way in that it has a central depression with a bank on either side but its function is unclear. The ground in this field is very undulating, with a lot of earthworks (KK001-004009-), some of which can probably be attributed to drainage works, though others may relate to ecclesiastical remains (KK001-004004-), of which there is a strong tradition. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 31 May 2016