
What is recorded here
In undulating pasture, at W end of ridge. Circular area (32.5m N-S; 31m E-W), enclosed by substantial cashel wall (H 2.2m; Wth 2.5m); inner earthen bank, deep fosse and external earthen bank. Inner bank (H 0.3m) scarped on exterior, slopes sharply to fosse base (D 3.3m). Outer bank (ext. H 10m; circ. 202m) has steep terracing SSE to NW as it descends to ground level. Entrance with causeway (Wth 4.4m) interrupts fosse on ESE.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 104.
Date of upload: 22 December 2014
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