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Located on a slight N-S ridge in low lying terrain with church and graveyard (OF016-031001/002-) to the N. Large flat topped circular mound (max. diam c. 38m at base, c. 16m top diam ; H 5m) which has a rectangular shaped depression on top measuring 1.5m deep. This depression is enclosed by the grass covered wall footings of a building of unknown date. The walls of this building measure approx. 1m thick and may have belonged to the site of a medieval tower house. This rectangular building measures 10.5m E-W by 9.5m N-S. Evidence of a wide fosse enclosing the base of the motte at N only. Possible raised bailey area to the N between the motte and the nearby church (SMR 16:31). Modern road intercepts the base of the motte at S.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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