Moat

Situated immediately south of road, on a south-facing slope under pasture. The site comprises a flat-topped circular mound (diam. at base 21m E-W; 27m N-S, diam. at top 8m; H 5m). Waterlogged area around base in the S may indicate the presence of a fosse. It has been defaced by livestock (Healy 1975, 16; Morris 1939, 189). Laneway located at its base to west. Curved bank west of laneway. Bank c.1m h., earthen with well-established tree line (c.3m width). Extends for c.16m. Extensive panoramic views from Lambay (E) to Howth/Dublin Mts (S) and Kildare (SW). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 31 October 2014

A local castle; wider significance not recorded.