What is recorded here
On poorly drained S facing slope of rising ground in upland area. Sub-circular shaped sunken area (Wth 6m; ext. D 0.5m) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 3m; ext. H varies 1.5 - 0.5m) with no evidence of an external fosse or entrance feature. Possible hut site.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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