What is recorded here
Located at the N end of a N-S drumlin ridge. This is a raised circular and grass-covered area (diam. 25m E-W; 24m N-S) defined by a scarp (at SSE: max. H 2.4m) and hedge, which incorporates a field bank on top of the scarp S-NW. There is no visible fosse or identifiable original entrance.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of revision: 22 February 2018
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Crosses Protestant Hallhall · 1.1 mi
Saint Michael's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 1.2 mi
Lisdrumdoagh fortHilltop enclosure · 2.2 mi
Castleshane WaterfallWaterfall · 2.5 mi
Mullaghmatt ForestWood · 2.5 mi
Rossmore MausoleumHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Ailinn GiantHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Bawn in Roosky (monaghan By., Monaghan Par.)Bawn · 2.6 mi
Rossmore MonumentMemorial · 2.7 mi
Caldwells' WoodWood · 3.2 mi
Battle of ClontibretBattlefield · 4.3 mi