What is recorded here

Field inspection established that there are no surface remains visible of Aughnagan Ford which is marked on the 1843 ed. OS 6-inch map. According to the OS Name Books (c. 1840) Aughnagan is derived from Ath Na Gcean meaning Ford of the Heads. According to local tradition a battle was fought here between Cromwell's army and O'Carrolls army. The ford was destroyed when the level of the river was raised for the mills in Riverstown. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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.