What is recorded here

Mortals build walls to keep out what they fear. The fairies built this ring to keep out what they know. That is why Rathgilbert still stands while human kingdoms rotted. The bank is not a border, it is a warning.

Prominent position overlooking entire countryside. A circular area (diam. 26.4m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth c. 1.3m, int. H 0.7m, ext. H c. 1.8m). External fosse (Wth c. 6m) visible at S. Possible original entrance at S. 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. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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