Moated site in Carrigeen (stradbally By., Kilmurry Ed)

Situated on a N-S ridge, on the S slope of a sharply defined hill. The ground slopes away from the site to the E and W but rises slightly to the S. Rectangular area (dims c. 38m N-S, c. 43m E-W) defined by a low bank (Wth c. 3.5m; int. H c. 0.4m, ext. H c. 1m) and external fosse (Wth c. 4m; D 1.5m) at S, W and N. 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