What is recorded here
Situated on a broad N-S ridge of rock outcrop. It was discovered during land reclamation in 1970 and was largely destroyed (NMI file). It is described as an oval corbelled chamber (dims. 3.2m NNE-SSW; 2.7m WNW-ESE; H 1.7m) with an entrance passage at the S end of the E side. Portions of the side-walls are still visible.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA024-039
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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