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Well preserved motte and bailey located on top of an esker ridge with good views in all directions, with early medieval church (OF026-022-----) nearby and small stream to the W. Flat topped steep sided conical shaped mound (H 7.5m; top diam 11.5m; base diam 46m) with enclosing fosse (Wth 4.6-8m; D 1m) at its base and raised rectangular shaped bailey (47m E-W; 39m N-S; H 1.5m) to the N which is enclosed by an earthen bank at N, E and W.
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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