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Embanked enclosure

Moated site

What is recorded here

Situated on a slight SE-facing slope. This is a square area (dims c. 40m NW-SE; c. 40m NE-SW) in mixed woodland defined by earthen banks (Wth 4.5-7m; int. H 1.2-1.6; ext. H 1.8-2m) with flat- bottomed external moats (Wth of top 9-12m; Wth of base 4.5-8m; ext. D 0.6-1m). (Barry 1977, 228, WX 115) 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: 16 August, 2012

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