What is recorded here
In an upland area. A subcircular area (dims. 25.7m N-S, 23m E-W) defined by a scarp at E, and elsewhere by an earthen bank (Wth c. 3.4m, int. H c. 0.2m, ext. H c. 0.8m). Slight evidence of fosse.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 17 December 2007
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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