Herbertstown (Artificial Mound) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Image of Herbertstown (Artificial Mound) by ryaner

6/4/13

Image credit: ryaner

ryaner Apr 7, 2013

Image of Herbertstown (Artificial Mound) by ryaner

6/4/13

Image credit: ryaner

ryaner Apr 7, 2013

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Herbertstown

Artificial Mound

ryaner Apr 7, 2013

Didn’t really want to approach this mound, though it is right beside a public right-of-way. The Delvin river here cuts through a small gorge and the mound is placed on a prominent shelf above this on the south side.

Herbertstown

Artificial Mound

ryaner Apr 7, 2013

From the Arch. Inventory of Co. Meath:

Natural rock outcrop to which earthen mantle has been added creating flat-topped mound with a flat-bottomed fosse at its base SE-WSW and accommodated by road W-E (diam. of top 12m, diam. of base c. 24m, H c. 4m).

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