Location: From Oweynagat follow the opposite fence to where there is a break and turn right across the field there is a style into the field with this site. The souterrain is a little hard to spot but is near enough to the style.
OS: M 79745 82845
Longitude: 8° 18' 26.64" W
Latitude: 53° 47' 41.06" N
Description and History: This large rath like structure maybe part of a medieval field system but the presence of a souterrain would indicate to me that it is much older. A lot of stone was used in the construction of the banks. Later earthworks can be made out including medieval houses. It is known as the burial place of the kings. As with many of the sites here it is hard to make sense of from the ground and only from aerial shots can you really make sense of it. This is one of the finer raths in the complex. The souterrain was excavated in the 19th century and it was found to contain many animal bones. It has now partially collapsed and has filled up with earth. While walking around this site I found another area that may have been another souterrain that has now completely collapsed.
Difficulty: A bit of an uneven walk but easy enough. Watch out for cattle...they have large horns here.
Date of Visit: 24th July, 2010.
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| Again, this monument was too large to capture in one shot. |
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| There is a slight raise at the centre. |
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| Here you can get a good sense of the size of the monument. |
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| The entrance into the souterrain. |
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| Collapsed portion of the souterrain. |
