Ecclesiastical enclosure in Kildalloge

Known locally as the site of an early monastery (RO023-195001-), and listed as such (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 366). Situated on the S-facing crest of an E-W ridge. Oval grass-covered area (dims 80m E-W; 65m N-S) defined by an eroded earthen bank (at N: Wth 9.3m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 0.5m) and outer fosse (at N: Wth of top 6.8m; Wth of base 2.6m; ext. D 0.2m) WNW-ENE, and by a low scarp (H 0.6-0.9m) elsewhere. There is no identifiable original entrance and the perimeter is truncated slightly by a N-S road at E. Enclosure (RO023-195004-) is inside the perimeter at E and enclosure (RO023-195005-) is just outside it at SE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

An ecclesiastical enclosure in Kildalloge, likely dating to the early medieval period, is associated with a monastic site mentioned in historical records. Local tradition and archaeological context suggest it may have been linked to early Christian activity, though folklore connecting it to fairies or holy wells is not specifically recorded.