Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Enclosure
Killeek, County Dublin, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Killeek
- County
- Dublin
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 53.44664, -6.27418
- SMR number
- DU011-041----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1799 "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Situated in an elevated position enjoying extensive views. There is a tradition of a 'fort' at this site (Healy 1975, 24). Had been in use for poly tunnels, now abandoned. Not visible at ground level.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 08 January 2015
References
Healy, P. 1975a Second report on monuments and sites of archaeological interest in county Dublin. An Foras Forbartha Teoranta.
Healy, P. 1975b Third report on monuments and sites of archaeological interest in county Dublin. An Foras Forbartha, Dublin.
Nearby in the register
- Chapelunder 1 mi
- Burial groundunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Graveyardunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.