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In pasture, situated on a rise c. 80 from the S shore of Sligo Bay. Circular, flat-topped mound (diam. at base 21.6m; diam. of summit c. 10m; H 1.9-2.4m) of earth and stone. Centrally positioned upon the summit is a small, circular mound (diam. 7m; H 0.7m) which is well defined at S, W and N but which merges with the slope of the main mound at E. The main mound is encircled at its base by a shallow fosse (Wth. 2.6m - 3.4m; D 0.6m). At its outer lip at S are the remains of a narrow bank (Wth 2.8m; H 0.2m) of uncertain antiquity. A modern field wall overlies the fosse at NE-E. Known locally as 'Coggin's Hill' (FitzPatrick, E. (2001), PRIA, 100). FitzPatrick, E., with contributions by Fenwick J. (2007), 'Interpreting a cultural landscape: a case for sea-weed harvesting at Aughris, Co. Sligo' JIA, 11-34. FitzPatrick, E. (2001) 'The gathering place of Tír Fhiachragh: archaeological and folkloric investigations at Aughris, Co. Sligo' PRIA 101C, 67-105. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

A Neolithic passage tomb; significant as a rare example of a large circular mound with central chamber, reflecting early ritual and burial practices in the Sligo Bay area.