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National Monument No. 532. In pasture on top of Clonin Hill with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. Impressive view of burial mound (OF010-004001-) on top of Croghan Hill 4.5km to W. Smaller ring-barrow (OF011-001002-) now levelled located c. 20 metres to NW. Circular flat topped mound (diam. 46.6m; H 2.5m - 0.5m) enclosed by inner fosse (Wth 2m) with external bank (Wth 5.3m; H 0.3m) intersected by stone wall/field boundary at W. Natural rock outcrop with decorated surface known locally as a mass-rock (OF011-001001-) protrudes from the surface of the fosse at SW.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 25 January 2016
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