This is the central cairn of the three shown on the OS map. It would have been by far the largest and most impressive of the group. Although no cairn rubble remains the large kerb stones can be seen in the heather. These are each about 1.2m long, but buried too much into the peat to know how tall they are.
I'm not sure why, but I really like this ragged monument. It has to have something to do with the stunning views up the Glenasmole Valley. While I was here I bumped into three archaeology students re-mapping the sites on the hill. It was great to see someone taking a keen interest in Piperstown. So often, once an area has been excavated it is then disgarded and considered 'dealt with.'
There is a pre-bog wall that runs across the top of the hill above the cairns.
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