
What is recorded here
Situated on natural rock outcrop in an upland area with extensive views in all directions. A circular area (diam. 21m N-S) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.7m) with no clear evidence of a fosse or entrance feature.
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
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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