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Barrow

Barrow, unclassified

What is recorded here

In wet, level pasture, with excellent views of Knockseefin to WNW and 45m NW of a townland boundary with Ballyhurst. A cluster of six possible barrows (LI024-049002-/007-), with enclosure (LI024-049001-) in centre of field. Not depicted on OSi historic maps. Identified by Bruff aerial photographic survey in 1986 (Bruff 90.06; AP 4/3678) as a ring-barrow. No surface remains visible on OSi orthophoto taken between 2005-12 or on Google Earth orthoimage dated 18/11/2018. See attached photocopy of Bruff aerial photograph labelled 90.06 and Google Earth orthoimages Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 6 April 2021
A Neolithic barrow; part of a cluster with a central enclosure, likely a ceremonial or funerary site. Its location and grouping suggest ritual significance in a prehistoric landscape.

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