Moated site in Orchard Lower

Situated in a prominent position overlooking the surrounding countryside. A subrectangular area (max. dim. c. 40m NE-SW) enclosed by a shallow fosse (Wth c. 3m, int. D c. 1.3m, ext. D 0.5m) from SE-ENE. Possible original entrance at ENE. 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