Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Ringfort - rath
Ballyshane, County Wicklow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Ballyshane
- County
- Wicklow
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 52.90231, -6.29647
- SMR number
- WI034-004----
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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 on a marked E-facing slope. Circular enclosure (diam. 28m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 5m; H 1.4-1.8m) preserved in a field boundary at W. The remainder of the circumference is defined by a low scarp (H 0.2-0.6m). The drystone revetment on the outer side of the bank appears to be modern as is the field drain (Wth 1.2m) which skirts the bank. No other indication of a fosse or entrance. A slight scarp (H 0.3m) extends E-W through the centre of the enclosure.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
Nearby in the register
- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
- Hut siteunder 1 mi
- Ritual site - holy wellunder 1 mi
- Enclosureunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.