Barrow - ring-barrow

The National Monuments Service's description

'Located in a reclaimed field on the immediate north side of the River Lee is the remains of a partially destroyed ring-barrow. Only the northern half of this barrow survives, the southern half obviously being destroyed by the extensive reclaimation which has occurred in this field. The remains of several field drains can be seen crossing the area. Despite the intense reclaimation the field is still quite wet, and probably prone to flooding. Most of the internal platform survives and measures 15m E-W. It is enclosed by a fosse and external bank, which survive from east through north to north-west. The fosse is 2.00m wide and 0.30m below the central platform, and 0.40m below the crest of the bank. This bank has a maximum width on its eastern side of 3.00m with an external height of 0.40m. A total diameter can be gauged from N/W to S/E where the site measures 22m. Though partially levelled, enough above ground remains are visible to allow this to be identified as a ring-barrow. No entrance was apparent.'

Compiled by Michael Connolly for the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as part of a survey of the Lee Valley area in 1996-97.

Date of upload: 02 May 2012