What is recorded here

Embanked enclosure is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Pilltown, County Waterford, Ireland. It occupies the crest of an east and south-facing slope as a circular scrub-covered area about 35 metres across. A shallow scarp marks the west and south edges, while a slight bank 2.5 metres wide, 0.5 metres high internally and 0.7 metres high externally marks the east edge. No visible ditch or entrance appears in the description.

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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