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Mound in Rath

Mound

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A Neolithic burial mound, likely dating to the 4th–3rd millennium BCE. Its location on a prominent ridge suggests ritual or ceremonial significance, common in Neolithic landscape practices.

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In pasture, located on a low E–W ridge with good views. Flat-topped, subcircular grass-covered mound (9.5m E–W; 9.7m N–S; H 0.4-0.5m), which appears to be of earthen construction. According to local tradition, it is a burial site. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 8 December 2021
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