What is recorded here
On a slight N-S ridge at the highest point of the Rathcroghan plateau. Subcircular grass-covered mound (dims 17.3m N-S; 12.9m E-W; H 1.2-1.5m) defined by a berm (Wth 3.4m at N to 6m at E; H 0.7m at S to 1.4m at N). This is surrounded by another berm (Wth 2.3-3.3m; H 0.1m at E to 0.7m at W), with an outer bank (Wth 2m;…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO022-057001
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