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Within the large henge (LA021-021001-) there is a standing stone (LA021-021004-) and a motte (LA021-021002-). In addition, according to Ledwich (1803, 73) and following him O Byrne (1856, 19) and O'Hanlon and O'Leary (1907, vol. 1, 316), the remains of a 'cromleach' were to be seen towards the eastern side of the enclosure. It is not clear to what feature Ledwich applied this term unless it was to a block of stone which, along with the standing stone and motte already mentioned, are shown within the enclosure on a sketch of the site reproduced by him (ibid. Plate III). There is no trace of this stone now. (Ledwich 1803, 73; O Byrne 1856, 19; O Hanlon and O Leary 1907, 316).
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
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.
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