
What is recorded here
The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Sub-rectangular area (max. dims. c. 49m E-W, c. 24m N-S) bounded by scarp (H 1.5m). Ancient entrance gap (Wth 1m) in middle of W side. Low circular hut platform (LH006-108002-) (diam. 7m) in SW quadrant.
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
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Photo GalleryHeritage attraction · 4.4 mi
Dundalk CentralHeritage attraction · 4.5 mi
Ballsmill Amenity LandPicnic place · 4.5 mi
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