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Mound partially destroyed and investigated in 1880's (U.J.A. 1853 276-8), said to be c. 2m H and c. 27m in diam, apparently the W half was removed at this time. Contained parallel graves orientated E-W and at least 40 skeletons removed and reburied elsewhere. Mound now 18.6m max. diam; H c. 2m.
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.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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