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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Situated on ridge overlooking river to W. Steep-sided mound (diam. c. 40m; H 9m) enclosed by deep wide fosse and outer bank at N and E (D of fosse below bank c. 4m; base Wth of fosse 3m). Rectangular bailey (dims. 24m x 46m) at NW, enclosed by low bank and external fosse (Wth c. 3m). Traces of wall foundations visible on summit of motte and on bailey. (Bradley 1989, 56-7)
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