Barrow

Situated on top of a natural rise of ground with extensive views; river and hall-house (TN008-010001) to S. A well-preserved, large, conical-shaped, slightly round-topped mound of earth and stone construction (top diam. 6m; base diam. 16m; H 2-3m) with enclosing fosse (Wth 2.8m; ext. D 1.3m) and external bank (Wth 3m; ext. H 0.7m). Recent field-clearance debris dumped into fosse and along bank at NE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Bowl barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–1500 BCE). Its location and construction suggest it was a significant burial monument, possibly associated with early farming communities in the region.