What is recorded here
Well preserved motte and bailey located on top of an esker ridge with good views in all directions, with early medieval church (OF026-022-----) nearby and small stream to the W. Flat topped steep sided conical shaped mound (H 7.5m; top diam 11.5m; base diam 46m) with enclosing fosse (Wth 4.6-8m; D 1m) at its base and raised rectangular shaped bailey (47m E-W; 39m N-S; H 1.5m) to the N which is enclosed by an earthen bank at N, E and W.
Well preserved motte and bailey located on top of an esker ridge with good views in all directions, with early medieval church (OF026-022-----) nearby and small stream to the W. Flat topped steep sided conical shaped mound (H 7.5m; top diam 11.5m; base diam 46m) with enclosing fosse (Wth 4.6-8m; D 1m) at its base and raised rectangular shaped bailey (47m E-W; 39m N-S; H 1.5m) to the N which is enclosed by an…
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF026-031
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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Pedunculate Oak5.0 mi
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