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Cairn — unclassified in Treenearla Commons

Cairn — unclassified
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Situated on a shelf on a S-facing slope overlooking Maum Pass, c. 200m to the S. This is a subcircular cairn (dims. 17.5m N-S; 15.5m E-W; H 2.2m). There are no visible structureal stones, but numerous wind-shelters have been erected in it. (Moore 1995, 199-200, J14) Moore, M. (1995) A Bronze Age setlement and ritual centre in the Monavullagh Mountains, County Waterford. PPS 61, 191-243. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore. Date of upload: 6th May, 2011.

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