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Scotch Rath — Scotchrath

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Scotch Rath — Scotchrath
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Marked on the 1841 and 1909 eds OS 6-inch maps. No historical references known. On a ridge overlooking river to S. Ruins of a possible late medieval house, rectangular in shape (dims.8.7m NE-SW, 5.6m NW-SE) constructed with limestone rubble. Entrance at NE. Enclosed by a bawn wall (LA023-017002-) of limestone rubble with a slight base-batter. 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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