Location: Located right on the N5 near the Rathcroghan cross-roads and opposite a school.
OS: M 79576 84534
Longitude: 8° 18' 40.42" W
Latitude: 53° 48' 34.56" N
Description and History: This mound is quite impressive and has taken advantage of a natural knoll which the builders have added to. The mound is nearly 40 meters in diameter which is surrounded by a 7m wide ditch. The mound is convex in shape. The entrance is causewayed and on the E side. There are many other uncompleted causeways indicating that the entire structure was never finished or that the other entrances were at least. Stone was used in the building of the mound and protrudes in many places. It is similar to a ringfort but the top is too small compared to most ringforts and it is very high also indicating some other purpose. If it wasn’t for trees you would be clearly able to see Rath Cruachan.
Difficulty: Easy to get to with plenty of parking. It is quite steep and a little tricky to manoeuvre around.
Date of Visit: 24th July, 2010.
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| It is hard to fit it all into one photo. |
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| You can see the stepped side of the mound here. |
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| Possible entranceway into the mound. |
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| Portions of rock protruding from the surface. |
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| With people for scale. |