The Rock

In a very commanding position at the N end of a ridge running roughly N-S ridge which terminates in a sheer rock face (H c. 10m) overlooking the confluence of the River Nore and the Dinin river. The end of the ridge is planted with conifers and overgrown with scrub. There are very fine views in all directions. According to Carrigan (1905, vol. 2, 268) it is known locally as 'the Rock of the Eagle'. An oval area (dims. c. 48m NW-SE; c. 35m NE-SW) enclosed by a bank (Wth 7m; int. H 1.2m; ext. H 6m) from E-S-W, external fosse (Wth 4.5m; D 1.6m) and outer bank (Wth 5m; ext. H 1.2m). The N edge of the monument utilised the natural topography, with a sheer drop to the river below. There is an entrance (Wth 2m) in the SW sector. The defensive nature of this monument suggests that it may be ringwork rather than a ringfort. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 2 June 2020

The Rock, Naglesland was likely held by local nobility during the medieval period, serving as a strategic defensive position due to its commanding view over the confluence of the River Nore and the Dinin river.