Enclosure in Monaraheen

Situated on level ground in slightly elevated pasture. A circular area (diam. 23m N-S) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 1m; int. H. 0.2m) and a shallow outer fosse (Wth 1-2m; D 0.2-0.7m) with an adjoining square-shaped enclosure to the NE (dims. 28m NE-SW) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 1.2m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 1.5m) and a narrow deep fosse (Wth 0.85m; D 1m). No clear entrance feature visible. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008