Earthwork in Hilton

Situated on the N-facing slope of a hill in undulating countryside. Depicted as a circular platform-type earthwork on the 1840 ed. OS 6-inch map, not indicated on any subsequent editions of the OS 6-inch maps. Not visible at ground level. Field planted with crops at time of visit. 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