Mote, barrow in County Sligo

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What is recorded here

In poor pasture, on a high ridge summit with panoramic views. A circular platform (diam. c. 25m; H 3.4m) with a flat top (8m E-W; 7.5m N-S) is enclosed at its base by a fosse (Wth 3.5m) and an external earthen bank (Wth 5m; int. H 0.45m; ext. H 0.6m). The top of the platform slopes down gently to E. There is a linear field boundary on top of the bank on the W arc.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL021-015

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IndicatedEnclosure · 545 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Enclosure in Killerry has caught my eye in Killerry, County Sligo. I bet a enclosure with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Enclosure in KillerryEnclosure · 655 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

J.f. TrestonHouse · 1668 yd

Explorer Tom J.f. Treston has caught my eye in Tiratick, County Sligo. I bet a house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

TiraghrillChurch/chapel · 1686 yd

Explorer Tom Tiraghrill has caught my eye in Kingsfort [Corran By.], County Sligo. I bet a church/chapel with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Children's playground1.1 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Killerry MountainMountain / peak · 1.8 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Killerry Mountain has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Drumcondra Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.8 mi

Explorer Tom Drumcondra Castle has caught my eye in Drumcondra, County Sligo. I bet a castle, tower house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Sligo WayWalking route · 1.8 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Sligo Way has caught my eye in County Leitrim. I bet a walking route with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Slishwood Island EastIslet · 2.4 mi

Explorer Tom Slishwood Island East has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a islet with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Cottage IslandIslet · 3.5 mi

Explorer Tom Cottage Island has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a islet with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Slieve DaeaneMountain / peak · 3.5 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Slieve Daeane has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Holm Oak4.0 mi

Explorer Tom Holm Oak has caught my eye in County Sligo. I bet a holm oak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

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