What is recorded here

Magic is not required to explain the fort, although it tempts belief. The earthen ring stands complete on high ground in Coorlaghan, its causeway still leading into a chamber crowded with bracken and small trees. People shaped that boundary, watched the land and left behind a place where imagination still has room to run.

National Monument in state ownership no. 567. Situated on top of high ground in upland area with panoramic views from NW-N-E, higher ground to S. Present remains consists of a circular area (diam. c. 45.7m) defined by a well preserved flat-topped earthen bank (Wth c. 2-3m; int. H c. 0.7m-1.5m, ext. H c. 1-2.5m) and external fosse (Wth c. 3.8m; ext. D 0.5-1m) that has been filled in from NE-E. Interior of monument entered through a well preserved causewayed entrance (Wth 2-4m; L 9m) at NNE. Interior of monument covered in bracken and briars, enclosing bank partially covered in bracken and small trees. External fosse waterlogged on upslope from SE-S-W. Partial remains of an outer bank or field boundary of post medieval date visible at W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Updated by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 25 March 2015

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