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Barrow — ditch barrow in Aghanagh

Barrow — ditch barrow

Why this matters

A Neolithic ditch barrow, dating to approximately 4000–2500 BCE, likely used as a burial monument. Its waterlogged fosse suggests early attempts at enclosure, reflecting regional funerary practices in upland western Ireland.

What is recorded here

In level pasture, at the foot of the Bricklieve Mountains. A slightly raised circular area (int. diam. 12.2m; H 0.25m) surrounded by waterlogged ground, possibly indicating a silted-up fosse. The perimeter is planted with trees. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008
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