
What is recorded here
Large embanked enclosure shows on aerial photo (CUCAP BDU 8) with possible smaller circular area delimited by a fosse almost at the centre of the site. Possible entrance at the N. Not visible at ground level.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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
Places near here
Church (Site of) GraveyardChurch · 280 yd
farm housefarm house · 800 yd
Enclosure in KilcooneyEnclosure · 977 yd
Raheen Castle in ruinsCastle, unclassified · 1320 yd
Raheen Castle (site of)Archaeological place · 1367 yd
Ghaugher HillMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Geashill Glebe WalkVisitor information · 2.4 mi
Furzehill WoodWood · 2.9 mi
Spa WellSpring · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed