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Moated site in Barronstown (laffan),barronstown (ormond), (tipperary Par.)

Moated site

What is recorded here

On top of a slight flat-topped rise in gently undulating pasture with an annexe (TS058-058002-) located immediately to the E. Roughly rectangular raised area (dims. 45m N-S; 28m E-W) with rounded corners defined by an internal broad earthen bank (overall Wth 6.5m; Wth at top 1.8m; int. H 0.1m; ext. H 1.3m). At the external base of the bank is a wide flat-bottomed fosse (Wth at base 4m; D 0.3m) and a low broad external earthen bank (overall Wth 6.5m; Wth at top 2.2m; int. H 0.4m; ext. H 0.15m). The internal bank is best preserved SW-NE. From NE-SE the internal bank is very degraded and has been removed SE-SW where an E-W orientated field bank lies along the line of the removed bank. From SE-SW the fosse has been almost completely infilled but the outer edge is barely discernible at ground level. The external bank is not visible at ground level N-NE and SE-SW. The original entrance is not recognisable. There is a modern break (Wth 2m) in the internal bank with a ramp into the fosse at the NE corner. The interior is level and clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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

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