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Indicated — Grange Demesne

Mound

Why this matters

A circular mound, likely a Neolithic passage tomb or portal dolmen, with local significance as a prehistoric burial or ceremonial site. Its size and location suggest it was an important feature in the landscape during the Neolithic period.

What is recorded here

Marked as a circular mound (diam. of top c. 15m; diam. of base c. 40m) on the 1839 ed. of the OSI 6-inch map, and locally known as 'the Moat'. It is situated on a SE-facing slope of the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. This is a slightly raised oval, grass-covered area (dims. 19m NE-SW; 11m NW-SE; H 0.2-1m) with a few bushes. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 22 May, 2012
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