What is recorded here
The site is located to the east of the modern R117 Enniskerry Road, on a level piece of ground with expansive views to the north over Dublin City, east to Killiney Hill and the coastline and to the west upslope to Two Rock and Three Rock Mountains. Open field. Previously agricultural. A large ring ditch 17.5m in external diameter with a 12m internal diameter and depth of 0.45-1.25m, completely excavated by Rory Blount of Archaeology and Built Heritage, under licence No. 23E0942.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien based on details provided by Rory Blount
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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