Earthwork in Williamstown, County Carlow

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What is recorded here

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). diam. c. 40m). Now visible as low circular platform (max. diam. c. 25m; H 0.6m), with traces of possible external fosse visible at W. Central part has slightly domed profile. On slightly raised ground in otherwise low-lying ill-drained area. Possibly a ringfort.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CW004-021

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