What is recorded here

Ballyphilip holds a broken semicircle on upland high ground, its earthen bank reduced to half a metre and its western edge destroyed by a modern road. The surviving curve measures twenty-three metres north to south, suggesting a deliberate enclosure rather than a random heap of soil. No entrance or outer ditch remains visible, leaving the original purpose hidden beneath grass and forgetfulness.

On top of high ground in upland area. Semicircular area (diam 16.5m E-W; 23m N-S) enclosed by a poorly preserved earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.5m) with no evidence of an outer fosse or entrance feature. Modern road intersects site at W destroying enclosing bank and portion of interior. Field fence intersects site at S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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