Enclosure in Aghowle Lower (shillelagh By.)

Situated at the NE edge of a level upland ridge partly covered by peat. Small sub-square enclosure with rounded corners (diam. 10.15m E-W; 9m N-S; int. dims. 8.35m E-W; 7.7m N-S) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 1.8m; H 0.5-1m; H above int. 0.6m; H above ext. 0.4m) with an entrance (Wth 2m) at the E. The enclosure is at the NE side of an irregular field defined by an earthen bank. There is an enclosure (WI042-048----) c. 50m to the ENE and an adjacent clearance cairn. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 22 November 2011