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Barrow — ring-barrow in Knockphelagh

Barrow — ring-barrow

Why this matters

Ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. This type of burial monument is significant as it reflects early communal burial practices and social organisation in prehistoric Ireland.

What is recorded here

In low-lying level wet pasture. Circular area (diam. 12m) defined by a low broad earthen scarp (Wth 1.2m; H 0.25m). At the external base of the scarp is a broad flat-bottomed fosse (Wth at base 2.2m; D 0.1m) and an low broad external earthen bank (Wth at top 1m; overall Wth 3.3m; int. H 0.05-0.2m; ext. H 0.15m). The interior is level and overgrown with bushes and briars along the W edge. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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