Ringfort - rath

The National Monuments Service's description

In pasture, straddles the narrow top at the NNW end of a low NNW–SSE ridge, with good views over an undulating landscape.
A circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m), incorporated into a field boundary on the SE side, is shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map; it is not shown later map editions.
Raised oval area (27.3m NNW-SSE; 20m ENE–WSW) defined by a scarp (H 1.5-1.7m), truncated slightly at SE by a field fence/property boundary on a NE–SW axis. The natural fall of ground enhances the scarp, which is particularly high and steep on the N half of its circuit. In parts, especially to W the scarp presents an almost vertical face, which may be the result of relatively recent modification of the enclosure. The scarp retains a hint of an internal rim at SW. The entrance may have been to E where there is a broader, gentler slope.
The interior has a slightly raised central ENE-WSW spine which gives it a somewhat domed profile. There is a markedly slope down from the centre to NE–E. A level terrace (W 3-4m) skirts the base of the scarp N–E but it is unclear if this is evidence for an outer enclosing element. The core of the platform appears to be compact gravel-rich earth.

Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy

Date of upload: 24 September 2021