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A series of banks visible on aerial photograph (GSI, S 150-1). Possibly the site of secular medieval settlement (Cunningham 1987, 159-61).
Aerial photograph (GB90.CN.06) shows sequence of parallel banks and fosses defining a field system associated with the medieval deserted village. Well-preserved earthworks in pasture, with a small section under cultivation. Located south-west of Aghaboe.
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.
Date of upload/revision : 13 August 2010
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