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Mound in Ardogelly

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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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What is recorded here

In pasture, located on a rise in gently undulating terrain. Circular, round-topped, grass-covered mound (diam at base 30m; H 2.2m at N, 5.8m at S). It is highest at E and S where it utilises the natually-occurring slope. Portion of the SE of the site has been destroyed by quarrying. There is a rath (SL012-071001-) c. 30m to N. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record SL012-071003

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