Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Ringfort - rath
Gowle, County Wicklow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Gowle
- County
- Wicklow
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Hachured
- Coordinates
- 52.80476, -6.58214
- SMR number
- WI037-024----
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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 SW-facing slope. Oval area (dims. 31.5m N-S; 28.5m E-W) defined by an earth and stone bank (Wth 3.5-5m; H 1-2.5m) partly masked by field clearance. At the NE (upslope) the site is built into a steep artificial scarp (H 2m). No indication of a fosse, entrance or internal features.
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
- Enclosureunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Graveyardunder 1 mi
- Ringfort - cashelunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.