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On a rise of a SW-facing slope, c. 5m S of cashel (RO003-040001-). Circular grass-covered but poached mound (diam. of base 6m E-W; 5.5m N-S) with a flat top (diam. 4.7m E-W; 4.5m N-S; H 0.25-0.3m).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO003-040002

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