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Situated on a natural rise of ground in an upland area with extensive views. An impressive hilltop ringfort consisting of a raised circular area (diam. 35m approx.) enclosed by a wide, flat-topped earth and stone bank (Wth 3-4m; int. H 0.7-1.5m; ext. H 3-4.5m) with a wide, external, waterlogged fosse (Wth 3.5m; D 1m). Possible entrance gap (Wth. 5m) at SE. Evidence of internal stone revetment of the inner face of the bank is best visible at NE.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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