What is recorded here

Just off the crest of a ridge on a N-facing slope, in pastureland. Beyond the N edge of the monument the ground slopes more steeply. Extensive views, with Nicholastown tower house (TS082-043001-) visible c. 3.2km to the E. Well-preserved oval ringfort (diam. 29m N-S; 33.5m E-W) defined by an earthen and stone bank (Wth 1.8m crest, 4.9m base; int. H 1m; ext. H 1.6m). Relatively clean monument, with some scrub on the bank in the S quadrant. Large, mature horse-chestnut growing in the centre of the interior. A field bank, surmounted by hedgerow, runs concentrically with the S quadrant at a distance of 3.7m from the outer bank of the ringfort. In the E quadrant a portion of the interior, running up to the internal face of the bank, has been dug into creating a rectangular depression (6m x 3m; 0.8m D) running E-W. There is a possible entrance in the W quadrant (Wth 1.7m). The bank in the NW sector has been quarried out for a length of 7m. In the NE quadrant a small external quarry runs into the bank which has been removed for a length of c. 8m. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 04 February 2014

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.