What is recorded here
Situated on a gentle S-facing slope in pasture. Rectangular area (dims. 72m E-W; 50m N-S) defined at the N by a low bank (Wth 13m; ext. H 0.5m) while another bank at the S abuts onto the edge of a large marl pit. On the 1838 OS 6-inch map the S half of the site is shown defined by the field boundary. Within the rectangular area there is an oval depression (diam. 46m E-W; D 1m).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 934 yd
Ballymurrin Househouse · 1.2 mi
Woodville Househouse · 1.2 mi
Lawson's CypressLawson's Cypress · 1.3 mi
Japanese cedarJapanese cedar · 1.3 mi
Enclosure in CoolbegEnclosure · 1.3 mi
Carrick MountainMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
BallinastrawMountain / peak · 3.5 mi
Castle in ruinsCastle, tower house · 3.8 mi
Parnell MonumentMemorial · 4.3 mi
Wicklow 400Memorial · 4.4 mi
Round MountCastle, motte · 4.4 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed