Why this matters
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
Overview
Hilltop enclosure in Knockatrellane is recorded as Hilltop enclosure in Waterford. Located on the shoulder of a hill overlooking the ravine of the S-N Curraghteskin stream to the E and the E-W Nier river valley to the N. Subrectangular grass- and heather-covered area (int.
Who made it and when
The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
How it was made and used
The saved account records: There are entrances at the N end of the E side (Wth 2.7m) and the S end of the E side (Wth 2.3m), which may be original, but breaks at S (Wth 11m) and at W may represent clearance.
What was found
The saved account records: Located on the shoulder of a hill overlooking the ravine of the S-N Curraghteskin stream to the E and the E-W Nier river valley to the N.
What remains
The saved account records: 85.5m E-W) defined by a stone spread (Wth 4-7m
Why it mattered
Hilltop enclosure in Knockatrellane matters because the source ties hilltop enclosure to this exact landscape and preserves evidence that a bare map name loses. The saved account adds: Subrectangular grass- and heather-covered area (int.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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