What is recorded here
Situated on E facing slope of high ground in upland area. Raised circular area (diam 30m E-W) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 1.5m) and external fosse (Wth 1.5m) with no entrance feature visible. Field fence intersects S side of site from E to S.
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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