What is recorded here
On natural low hill in area of undulating land. Barely visible outline of a large circular enclosure (approx. diam. 50m). No other features visible. Aerial photographs (GSI, N 557/6; OSO 3010088) shows outline of large circular enclosure. Depicted as an irregularly shaped enclosure on the 1840 edition of the OS 6-inch map.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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