Enclosure in Coolnacrutta, County Kilkenny

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.

What is recorded here

In rolling reclaimed grassland on the lower slopes of the hills to E of the Goul river valley. Enclosure (dims. c. 35m NW-SE; c. 27m NE-SW) depicted on 1st (1839) ed. OS 6-inch map. There is no visible trace at ground level.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KK003-029

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