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Tullymore Third Ring-Barrow

Barrow, ring-barrow

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Internal diam. 12m. A circular area slightly raised above the surrounding field enclosed by an internal fosse and an earthen bank. At the W side there is a causeway across the fosse leading to a gap in the bank. Situated on the E edge of a ridge of well-drained grazing land, with good views over the Erne valley to the S. Beside it are two similar monuments (DG107-023002, DG107-023001-). The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008
Ring-barrow, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age. Its design and positioning reflect typical funerary and ceremonial practices of the period in the region.

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