Earthwork in Townrath

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 Site presumably that referred to as 'Townrath' on 1835 ed. of OS 6-inch map. A rath is described as having existed N of town walls (D'Alton 1844, 101). No visible surface trace.