
What is recorded here
Marked on 1839 and 1908 'OS 6-inch' maps as wooded area and visible on aerial photograph (GSIAP R3/10). Located on SE slope of ridge. Large circular enclosure (diam. c. 130m) surrounding a cross-roads, interior now cleared of trees. Enclosing bank only survives in SW quadrant (Wth c. 3m; int. H 1.1m; ext. H 1.4m) and is visible as a crop mark on AP (GSIAP R3/10) in NE and SE quadrants. Possible trace of fosse in SW quadrant.
Compiled by: Claire Breen
Date of upload: 19 August 2011
A large circular fairy fort (ringfort/rath) of likely early-medieval origin, surrounding a cross-roads on the SE slope of a ridge. Though now cleared, its strategic position and size suggest a settlement or ceremonial function, while local folklore may associate it with supernatural or fairy activity, as is common with such sites.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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