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Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

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In level, improved pasture. Circular area (dims. 4.5m N-S; 4.2m E-W) defined by low profile fosse (Wth 2.2m; D 0.05m) which is waterlogged S-W-N. Remains of low profile outer bank (Wth 2.8m; int. H 0.15m; ext. H 0.1m) best defined ENE-S-NNE. Interior level and is same height as exterior ground level. Identified as a ring-ditch on an aerial photograph (OS 2350 (mono) 2436/5). Drain (long axis NE-SW) c. 8.5m to N and c. 14m to W, latter along townland boundary (long axis NW-SE). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
Ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its waterlogged fosse may preserve organic remains, making it significant for archaeological study.

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