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Enclosure

Moneyteige South, County Wicklow, Ireland

Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915) covering the location of Enclosure, Moneyteige South, County Wicklow, with a pin at the register's coordinates
Ordnance Survey six-inch map, 2nd edition (1888–1915), covering this location. Courtesy of the National Library of Scotland. The pin is ours, placed from the register's coordinates.

The record

Townland
Moneyteige South
County
Wicklow
Country
Ireland
First-edition OS map
Not indicated
Latest-edition OS map
Not indicated
Coordinates
52.81329, -6.31992
SMR number
WI039-046----

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

4 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1790 map "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).

Historical maps covering this location

  • 1790 · Composite: Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1799 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1811 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
  • 1891 · Ireland 16 (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)

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The National Monuments Service's description

On a relatively steep NW facing slope of the foothills of Croghan Kinsella with panoramic views to the W. An oval enclosure (38m NW-SE x 26m NE-SW) which appears to have been cut on the NE by a substantial NW-SE stone and earth field fence. The interior of the enclosure slopes from SE to NW. From the E to the SW it is defined by a low grassy bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 0.4m). At the ESE this has been reduced slightly where an earthen bank (NE-SW) skirts the edge of the monument. Along the W and NW the bank has been reduced to a scarp (H 0.3m - 0.5m). At the SW there is a gap (1.7m across) which may represent an entrance.

Some 5m NW of the enclosure a saddle quern (L 0.5m; Wth 0.26m; T 0.16m) was found partially exposed and partly embedded in the sod. This consists of a granite block with straight sides and end and a relatively flat base. Opposing corners of the stone appear to have broken away. The grinding surface is slightly dished and there is evidence of dressing and use wear.

Compiled by: Chris Corlett and Claire Breen

Date of upload: 21 May 2013

Nearby in the register

Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.

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