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Burial mound in Ballintogher (phillipstown Upper By., O'dempsy Ed),ballintogher (phillipstown Upper By., Rathfeston Ed)

Burial mound
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Unlocated possible burial mound that was known as the 'Hill of the Oxen' (Comerford 1883, 199). This mound was associated with a battle that took place at the Togher (OF026-040----) (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 45). 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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