
What is recorded here
Situated on top of the plateau of Sheemore Hill. This is a grass-covered D-shaped area (int. dims 12.7m NE-SW; 10.7m NW-SE) defined by a collapsed and grass-covered stone wall spread (Wth c. 1m) and backing on to a NE-SW field wall of the field system (LE027-054005-) on the SE side. A hut site (LE027-054008-) is adjacent to the S.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 September 2008
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Hilltop enclosure in SheemoreHilltop enclosure · 63 yd
Enclosure in SheemoreEnclosure · 259 yd
Sheemore Ambush MemorialMonument · 621 yd
Leabaidh DermotCave · 637 yd
Church (in Ruins)Church · 1.3 mi
Saint Joseph's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 1.9 mi
Shannon-Erne WaterwayVisitor information · 2.0 mi
Sit of Breifny CastleCastle, tower house · 2.0 mi
PortCastle, unclassified · 2.5 mi
InishnagonIsland · 3.0 mi
Rusheen IslandIslet · 3.4 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed