What is recorded here

In 1961, men measured an earthen embankment on a Mayo ridge, decided it was worthless, and erased it for reclamation. The earthwork vanished beneath soil and forgetting, leaving no trace for later eyes. What it guarded or held remains unknown, but the ridge keeps the shape of its absence.

In pasture, located on the broad, level top of an E–W ridge. An industrial complex is located 100m to S. This earthwork is not shown on the 1838 and 1929 OS 6-inch maps. It was recorded as an 'earthen embankment' when the location was inspected in 1961 prior to a land reclamation project, and was deemed to be of no archaeological significance (SMR file: OPW field notes, 1961). There is no visible trace at ground level. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 30 April 2019

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.