What is recorded here
Situated on the NW facing slope on high ground in upland area overlooking valley and river to the North. Raised circular area (N-S diam 30m approx.) enclosed by a wide flat topped bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 1.7m) with external fosse visible at W (Wth 2m) only. Impossible to examine site interior due to dense vegetation.
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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