What is recorded here
Situated on flat poorly drained land with good views in all directions. Described by Wheeler (OPW file, 1955) as a raised circular area (diam. 35m N-S) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 1.7m) and external fosse with no entrance feature visible. Not visible at ground level.
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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