What is recorded here
In pasture, on land sloping down gently to W. Monument, depicted as tri-vallate embanked circular enclosure on 1923 OS 6-inch map, has been levelled and incorporated into pasture field. However, it is still discernible as circular area (diam. 41m), defined by scarped edge (H 0.2m; Wth 1.4m) with two external concentric banks. Middle bank (H 0.1m; Wth 2.3m) separated from scarp by short space (Wth 2m). Outer bank (H 0.1m; Wth 2m) is only evident NE->E and WSW->NNW. Surrounding field boundaries have been removed and land drained. According to local information enclosure levelled to present state in 1970s.
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 9/1956).
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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