The grave stone (S 828 796) is a most curious thing. I didn't see it the first time I walked past it and so ended up going to the rath (S 831 796) first.
The rath (fortified settlement) is nothing special except for the views offered.
The grave slab however is incredible. What is most perplexing is its location built into a dry stone wall. I think there must have been a church or something here in the past. It was not until I got the photos back that I noticed some writing on the foot of the sarcophagus.
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From Tullow follow the R418 north past the junction with the R726. Take the next right and drive right up to the house at the far end. Walk through the gate to the right and follow the farm track to a little enclosure. The rath can clearly be seen on the ridge if the field is not planted.
A Random Selection of Nearby Monuments
 Hill Of Tara (Co. Meath) |  Sloping Trenches (Co. Meath) |  Tinornan Hill (Co. Wicklow) |
 Cormac's House (Co. Meath) |  Ballinkillin (Co. Carlow) |  Rath Loaghlaire (Co. Meath) |
