
What is recorded here
The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Known locally as 'Dunanaill'. Sub-circular area (int. dims. 21.5m E-W, 18.5m N-S) enclosed by earth and boulder bank (Wth 8.2m, H 1.1-2.4m) with entrance gap (Wth 2.3m) at SSE. Possible ancient field system (LH008-055002-) surrounding site on all sides.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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