Enclosure in Kilcoursey

No surface remains of any enclosure visible inthe area marked on the aerial photograph taken in 1981 (OSO 3010092/3010094). This field is used as a jumping ground for horses. Archaeological testing under licence no. 03E0325 was carried out as part of the planning schedule for a single house development at Kilcoursey, Clara, adjacent to an enclosure (SMR 8:19). Trenches were excavated by mechanical digger at the house site, entrance and percolation area. No features or finds of archaeological significance were revealed (Excavations Bulletin 2003). John Purcell, 17 Balmoral Terrace, Dillon's Cross, Cork. 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: 27 April 2009