What is recorded here
Barrow is a barrow (unclassified) in Foulkstown, County Tipperary, Ireland. A small roughly circular raised area of gravelly clay spans 21 metres north to south and 18 metres east to west, defined by a scarp 0.46 to 0.88 metres high. The interior rises 0.34 metres over 4 metres towards the centre. The west quadrant is incorporated in a field boundary that curves around the edge of the monument, with an external ditch associated with that boundary.
On a S-facing slope in undulating terrain, under pasture. Possible fulacht fia (TS062-151----) located 4m to NE. Small roughly circular raised area (diam. 21m N-S; c. 18m E-W) of gravelly clay construction, defined by scarp (H 0.46-0.88m). The interior rises slightly towards the centre (H 0.34 over 4m). The W quadrant is incorporated in a field boundary which curves around the edge of the monument and is surmounted by hedgerow with conifers. An external ditch is associated with the field boundary.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
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