Moated site in Lahardan Lower

Situated on slightly elevated flat pasture with extensive views. Slightly raised square-shaped area (dims. 42m N-S x 44m E-W) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2-3m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1m) and flat-bottomed outer fosse (Wth 4m; D 0.5m) with possible entrance gap at E. Wall-footings protrude from top of bank at W and there is good evidence of external and internal stone facing. Possible wall-footings of a rectangular building (dims. 9m E-W; 12m N-S) against inner face of E bank. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008