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Barrow — ring-barrow in Mullanabreena

Barrow — ring-barrow

Why this matters

Neolithic ring-barrow, c. 2500–2000 BCE. This type of monument typically marks an early form of burial practice, often associated with elite or significant individuals, and reflects the ceremonial landscape of Neolithic Ireland.

What is recorded here

In pasture, on the crest of a ridge with excellent views. A slightly raised subcircular area (22.5m N-S; c. 21m E-W) defined by a fosse (Wth 6m; D 0.65m) with an external step (Wth 4.2m; H 0.65m) and by an outer earthen bank (Wth 4.2m; ext. H 0.7m). The barrow is poached by cattle and a small portion of the interior has been removed by quarrying. A NW-SE field boundary crosses the NW edge of the interior. A ring-barrow (SL038-056----) lies c. 450m to NNW. 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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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.

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