
What is recorded here
Situated on a gentle S/SE-facing slope. Circular area (diam. 27m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; H 0.6-1.5m), about two thirds of which survives to the E of a NW-SE field boundary which traverses the site. There is no trace of the ringfort to the W of the boundary. There are two gaps, at the NW (Wth 2m) and SE (Wth 1.5m), at the junction with the boundary. No indication of an external fosse or internal features.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
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 survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
Places near here
Money Housecountry house · 1.7 mi
SycamoreSycamore · 1.8 mi
European BeechEuropean Beech · 1.8 mi
Clonogan Castle (site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.8 mi
CastleCastle, motte and bailey · 4.0 mi
Altamont House and GardensHeritage attraction · 4.0 mi
Altamont Gardens MapVisitor information · 4.2 mi
Ballynultagh HillMountain / peak · 4.3 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed