Enclosure in Castletown (clandonagh By., Donaghmore Ed)

Marked on the 1841 and 1908 editions of the OS 6-inch maps; a roughly oval enclosure (max. dim. c. 30m NW-SE). Visible on aerial photographs (GSI, S 76-7). No visible surface remains. Aerial photograph (GB90.CN.16) shows a curvilinear enclosure defined by a fosse and with a narrower concentric outer fosse. The above aerial report has been compiled by Dr. G.F. Barrett and supplied to the Archaeological Survey of Ireland. Date of this report: 02 February 2010 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. Compiled by Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision : 13 August 2010