What is recorded here
Located in a coniferous forest on a S-facing slope of Carrig Hill and c. 200m N of an E-W stream. It is surrounded by a cairn (diam. 6m; H 0.25-0.6m) and visible on surface, with two clearance cairns in the vicinity. A length of passage (L 3.85m; Wth 0.6-0.85m) with two lintels in place is visible. It is situated c. 50m N of rath (WX001-005----).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' compiled by: Michael Moore (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: 21 October 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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