
What is recorded here
Not marked on OS 1836 or 1876 eds. Situated on a steep hillside in rough mountainous terrain. Small circular drystone-built structure (int. diam. 1.6m) of beehive-type construction, roofed internally by a number of flat slabs. Richardson (1939, 34) recorded that two of the closing slabs had fallen. Low lintelled entrance at W (H 0.4m; Wth 0.5m).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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