What is recorded here
Just off the crest of a low N-S ridge, on the SW-facing slope. Circular grass-covered area (diam. 36.3m E-W; 35.2m N-S) defined by a flat-topped earthen bank and hedge (Wth of base 4-4.7m; Wth of top 1.2-1.6m; int. H 0.2m at W to 0.8m at S; ext. H 1.4m at E to 2.1m at S) which has many gaps, and a rounded fosse (Wth of top 6-7m; Wth of base 2.8-3.4m; D 1.1-1.4m). An outer bank (Wth 3.8-5.1m; H 0.15m at N to 1.5m at E), which has inner and outer facing-stones W-NW and many gaps, has been removed NE-SE. The original entrance is not identifiable.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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