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Moated site in Tankardstown

Moated site

What is recorded here

Approximately rectangular area (dims. 27m N-S x c. 27m E-W) surrounded by a low earthen bank (Wth. 2.5m; H. 0.5m) which rises at each corner (H. 1m). Surrounded by a fosse which is disturbed at the W side. The original entrance is possibly at the W side. There are traces of a mud cabin visible abutting the bank at the SE. Danaher (1955, no. 329) describes traces of an outer bank at the E, W, and S. Date of upload: 16 September 2016

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