Barrow

In level, poorly drained area of improved pasture, at base of SE-facing slope. Circular area (dims. 5.8m N-S; 6.0m E-W) defined by remains of a shallow fosse (Wth 1.8m; D 0.12m) and the remains of outer bank (Wth at top 1.6m; total Wth 4.5m; int. H 0.12m; ext. H 0.14m) WSW-NNE. The fosse is waterlogged SSW-SE. Interior is level and same height as exterior ground level. Identified as a barrow during a survey by Eoin Grogan. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

Neolithic ring-barrow; dates to the Early to Middle Neolithic period (c. 3700–2500 BCE). This type of monument is significant as a rare and early form of burial structure in Ireland, representing communal burial practices and early earthwork construction techniques.