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Enclosure in Tullequane

Enclosure
Enclosure in Tullequane
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What is recorded here

In grassland, situated on a S-facing slope of rising ground in upland region with good views from E through S to W, higher ground to N. Barely visible partial outline of filled in fosse (approx. Wth 3m; ext. D 0.2m) on N side of levelled enclosure (approx. diam 38m N-S). Outline of fosse visible from NW through N to NE only no visible remains elsewhere. Field boundary running NW-SE which intersected the enclosure on its NE side has been removed and enclosure was probably levelled when field boundary was being removed. Field boundary and upstanding enclosure visible on aerial photograph in 1974 (GSI S. 578/7). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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