What is recorded here

Stonepark Grave Yard is a circular burial ground on high ground in County Offaly, Ireland. Dense overgrowth hides most of the site, but several unmarked headstones still stand in north-south rows, aligned east-west. The mound is forty metres across and less than a metre high, with an outer ditch visible only at the east edge. An old path crosses the ditch at the west, suggesting people once walked through or around the ring. The place may have served as a quiet landmark for death, memory and passage in the countryside.

Located on top of high ground in undulating countryside. Raised circular area (N/S diam. 40m; ext. H. 0.70m) defined by a scarp and outer fosse which is visible at East only with several erect unmarked headstones orientated E/W aligned on N/S rows. Dense overgrowth makes full examination impossible. Old pathway intersects outer fosse at west. 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

A Neolithic passage tomb; significant as a rare example of a raised circular enclosure with fosse, indicative of early ceremonial or burial practices in the region.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.