Discover Alone, back to main map

Mound in Tawnatruffaun

Mound

What is recorded here

Situated on a shallow NW-facing slope at the mouth of the Fiddangarode valley. Large, subcircular, originally round-topped mound (21m N-S; 15.3m E-W; max H 2.25m). At the base of the mound from SE-S-NW is a long, low field clearance cairn. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011
Neolithic passage tomb; dates to the earlier part of the Neolithic period in Ireland, approximately 3500–3000 BCE. Its location within a valley suggests a possible ritual or ceremonial significance related to the landscape.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
Recorded monument

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places