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Barrow — ring-barrow in Knockainy West

Barrow — ring-barrow
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Described by O'Kelly (1944, 22) as following; 'A circular platform [LI032-142001-] surrounded by a fosse. Overall diameter 152' [46.3m], height 4' [1.2m]. The entrance is not recognisable. Centred on the E-W diameter and just inside the E. edge of the platform there is a ring-barrow [LI032-142003-]. This is a low mound surrounded by a fosse and has an overall diameter of 30' [9.1m]. Immediately to the S.E. of the platform is another barrow [LI032-142002-], similar in appearance, but having a diameter of 21' [6.4m]'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 09 August 2019 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP - 348/6, 348/9, 348/10 taken on 05/01/2003.

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