What is recorded here
Marked 'Fort' on OS 1836 and 1876 eds. Large almost circular natural rock-outcrop mound (diam. at base c. 27m; H c. 4m) encircled from NW-N-SE by a low earthen bank with partially infilled external fosse. Bank has been levelled from SE-S-SW and is identifiable only as a low scarp.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV041-020
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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