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Embanked enclosure — Pilltown

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated at the crest of an E and S-facing slope. Circular scrub-covered area (diam. c. 35m) defined by a scarp (H 0.1-0.2m) at W and S, with a slight bank (Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.7m) at E. There is no visible fosse or entrance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 07 October 2011

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