
What is recorded here
Situated in rough pasture on a broad plateau overlooking the Nier River, c. 800m to the S. It comprises field walls and c. 25 clearance cairns (diam. 3-5m; max. H 1m) covering an area of c. 8ha. It is divided into large rectangular fields (dims. c. 100m x 50m) by low stone spreads (Wth 2-4m; H c. 0.5m). Two enclosures (WA006-055002-; WA006-055003-) and a stone row (WA006-055001-) are also located within this field system.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload/revision: 27 October 2010
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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