What is recorded here
An oval-shaped enclosure located in the centre of a sub-triangular shaped field is visible on aerial photographs (GSI, S 226-7) taken in June, 1973. Digital Globe aerial photographs shows curving enclosing element from E-S-SW. No visible surface remains. Possible field system (LA017-008002-) radiates out from enclosure from E-S-W. This field system is clearly visible on Digital Globe aerial photographs.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: David Sweetman & Bernie Moran
Revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 13 June 2016
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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