Enclosure

The National Monuments Service's description

This monument is shown as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 25m) on the 1838 OS 6-inch map but is not shown on later editions. It was recorded as levelled by Lavelle (1994, 55, no. 380). An inspection in 2007, in advance of an adjacent development, found that the outline of the W half of the enclosure can still be traced. It is evident as a semi-circular raised area or platform (c. 25m N−S; c. 13m E−W) delimited by a scarp (H 0.2-0.4m), and bordered on the straight E side by a concrete wall (Crumlish 2007, 5). To E of the wall, the E half of the enclosure has been entirely levelled; at the time of the 2007 inspection, a 20th-century bungalow stood in this area but has since been removed.

Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy

Date of upload: 8 November 2016

References

Lavelle, D. 1994 An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association.

Crumlish, R 2007. Impact assessment of a proposed development at Lecarrow Townland, Hollymount, Co. Mayo. Unpublished report submitted to the NMS in May 2007.