What is recorded here
In pasture, on a SE-facing slope. Remains of a slightly raised circular rath (diam. c. 27m), the SW quadrant of which has been removed by quarrying. The remaining area is enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 2.8m; int. H 0.75m; ext. H 0.9m) with internal and external stone revetment. The N half of the interior is flat, the S half slopes down to S.
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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