Enclosure

The National Monuments Service's description

In rough heather- and rush-covered boggy upland pasture, located on a slight rise on a fairly level plateau. To E ground falls into a natural dip then rises sharply to the ridge summit. There are good views to S, W and N over the undulating uplands, with Croagh Patrick visible on the far horizon to SW and the Nephin Beg Range to NW.
This small enclosure is indicated on the 1838 OS 6-inch map but is not shown on later maps editions.
Raised circular platform (18.5m E−W; 16m N−S) defined by a well preserved perimeter scarp (Wth slope 3m; ext. H 1.2m at E, 0.8m at W) which retains a slight internal lip. Outside the scarp, it is enclosed by a fosse (Wth 1.4-2m) evident as a very shallow depression marked by a growth of rushes. A slight slump (Wth c. 2m) in the scarp at E may indicate an entrance.
When inspected in 1998, a narrow vertical hole (diam. 0.4m; D c. 1m) of uncertain significance was noted in the N half of the interior.

Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy

Date of upload: 2 December 2021