What is recorded here
Ecclesiastical enclosure in Ballinamona (Horeabbey parish) is an ecclesiastical enclosure in Ballinamona (Horeabbey parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies a large oval area measuring 75 metres north-south and 87 metres east-west on a north-facing slope in improved pasture. A graveyard sits within the east quadrant, while the western portion is defined by a bank running southeast to northeast, with a large stone inside the northeast sector.
In improved pasture, on a N-facing slope. Large oval area (overall dims. 75m N-S; 87m E-W) incorporating a graveyard (TS060-064004-) within the E quadrant. The remaining sub-oval area (dims. 56m N-S; 40m E-W), forming the western portion of the enclosure, is defined by a bank (overall Wth 6.9-8.85m; Wth at top 1-1.35m; int. H 0.35-0.65m; H 0.3-0.7m) SE-NE. The interior is grass covered and has a gentle N-facing slope. There is a large stone within the NE-sector. Earthworks (TS060-064002-) extend (long-axis E-W) from SSW and WNW. Field boundaries (long axis WNW-ESE and long-axis NW-SE) are c. 7m to N and 26m to W respectively.
Compiled by: Jean Farrelly
Date of revised upload: 21 October 2015
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- Recorded monument
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