Embanked enclosure

Marked as a rectangular embanked or moated enclosure (ext. dims c. 60m N-S; c. 60m E-W) on the 1839 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. Is situated at the W edge of a plateau that slopes down slightly to a N-S stream c. 80m to the W. This is a rectangular grass-covered area (dims. 44m N-S; 43m E-) defined by back-illed moats (Wth 6-3m; D 0.2-.6m), the outer edges of which are marked by field banks and hedges with a N-S farm lane on the E side (ext. dims 65.5m N-S; 59m N-S). (Barry 1977, 222, WX 74) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 20 August, 2013