What is recorded here
Situated on a slight rise of ground in an upland area. A raised circular area (diam. 30m NW-SE) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 2m at NW) which is almost completely levelled from NE through S to SW. A modern road intersects the site at NW. No entrance feature visible.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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