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Marked on the 1841 edition of the OS 6-inch map as a subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 40m NW-SE) enclosing two smaller enclosures at NW and SE; posibly a double motte and bailey. No surface remains. Area adjacent to motte was archaeologically tested bv Martin Byrne in 2003 under licence no. 03E1413 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. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

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Castle — motte and bailey in Cooltedery

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