Field system in Gorteen (phillipstown Lower By.)

Series of low banks, ditches and scarped raised areas. Large almost centrally placed rectangular shaped raised area (8m E-W, 16 N-S). Entire central area of modern field filled with drainage-like earthworks possibly of 17th century date. Aerial photo (GSI 547/546) clearly shows central raised area. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 23 December 2011