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Cliff-edge fort in Roran (templeachally Par.)

Cliff-edge fort
Cliff-edge fort in Roran (templeachally Par.)
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Situated on the E-facing slope of a steep ravine in an upland area. A semicircular area (30m E-W) enclosed by a wide earthen bank (Wth 3m; int. H 0.8m; ext. H 0.6m) and an external fosse (Wth 4m; D 0.3m) with the steep slope of the ravine forming the E boundary of the enclosure. No entrance feature visible. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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