Round O Rath

Shown as oval embanked and planted enclosure and named 'Round O Rath' on 1839 'OS 6-inch' map (max. dims. c. 90m NE-SW, 70m NW-SE). Present remains are of large quarry hole enclosed and planted to make an ornamental feature. A number of prehistoric pits and postholes were exposed immediately to the E during the development work of the golf-course in 2006 (Excavation Licence number 06E0499). They are preserved in situ. See also CW021-005----. (McLoughlin C. 2009, 43) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 21 September 2010

A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.