What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyphilip (Kilmore parish, North Riding) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballyphilip (Kilmore parish, North Riding), County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies a low south-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area. A raised circular area, 35 metres from north to south, is enclosed by an earth and stone bank 2.5 metres wide, with an internal height of 0.2 metres and an external height of 2 metres. Outside the bank runs a fosse 3 to 5 metres wide and 0.3 metres deep.

Situated on a low S-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area. A raised circular area (diam. 35m N-S) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 2m) and external fosse (Wth 3-5m; D 0.3m) with possible destroyed entrance gap at E. The interior has recently been planted with conifers. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.