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Hachured, Cromwells Hill — Cromwell

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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What is recorded here

Earthwork described in 1943 as following; 'This structure consists of a large oval mound of earth surrounded by a fosse. There is a causeway across the fosse and a ramp leading to the mound on the south side. Just east of the centre of the mound there is a smaller mound on top of the larger. The maximum height of the structure over the field level is 20' [6m]. The overall dimensions are 180' [55m] by 160' [49m]' (O'Kelly 1942-3, 177). Outline of the monument is clearly visible today on Digital globe aerial photographs. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 25 February 2020 See attached ASI aerial photograph ASIAP - 133/08, 09, 10 taken 23/08/2000, 332/12, 13, 17, 18, 21, 22 taken 05/10/2002.

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