What is recorded here
Situated in flat pasture with extensive views. A circular area (diam. 33m E-W) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 1.2-2m; ext. H 0.7m) with a possible entrance gap (Wth 2.2m) at NW. The bank acts as a field fence from S to W. No visible trace of a fosse.
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
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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