What is recorded here

Situated on a slight ridge in upland area. Circular platform (diam 31m N-S; ext. H 1.75m) enclosed by a wide flat bottomed water filled fosse (Wth 12.5m), earthen bank (Wth 4.6m; ext. H 2m; int. H 1m) and external fosse (Wth 7m) with causewayed entrance (Wth 4.6m) at W. Field fence runs across interior from E to W. Traces of possible stone wall enclosing platform area. Presence of wide water filled fosse may indicate medieval date. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

A local castle; wider significance not recorded.

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