Moated site, Grantstown, Co. Tipperary South

Moated site, Grantstown, Co. Tipperary South

In the improved pastures of Grantstown, County Tipperary South, a rectangular earthwork rises from an elevated patch of land, commanding views across the lower ground to the northwest.

Moated site, Grantstown, Co. Tipperary South

This intriguing monument first appeared on the 1840 Ordnance Survey map as a rectangular area measuring approximately 46 metres northeast to southwest and 13.5 metres northwest to southeast. By the 1904 edition, it was clearly marked as a raised feature, with a field boundary running along its southwestern edge and a road skirting its southeastern side.

The monument itself consists of a raised rectangular platform measuring 34 by 14 metres, defined by distinctive scarps on three sides. The southwestern scarp extends for 15 metres, whilst the northwestern boundary runs for 32 metres and the northeastern edge spans 11 metres; the tallest point of these earthen walls reaches 1.2 metres in height. The interior of the platform slopes gently towards the northeast, creating a subtle but deliberate gradient across the enclosed space.



Archaeological surveys have identified this as a moated site, though the moat itself is now dry. In 1977, researcher Barry recorded the platform as standing 1.75 metres above the surrounding field level, encircled by a waterless moat that varied in width from 2 to 6.8 metres. Interestingly, recent aerial photography suggests the monument may extend south of the modern road that cuts across it from northeast to southwest, hinting that this medieval earthwork was once considerably larger than what remains visible today.

Rated 0 out of 5

Good to Know

Tags

Visitor Notes

Review type for post source and places source type not found
Added by
Picture of IrishHistory.com
IrishHistory.com
IrishHistory.com is passionate about helping people discover and connect with the rich stories of their local communities.
Please use the form below to submit any photos you may have of Moated site, Grantstown, Co. Tipperary South. We're happy to take any suggested edits you may have too. Please be advised it will take us some time to get to these submissions. Thank you.
Name
Email
Message
Upload images/documents
Maximum file size: 50 MB
If you'd like to add an image or a PDF please do it here.

Grantstown, Co. Tipperary South
52.50840044, -8.05877582
52.50840044,-8.05877582
Grantstown 
Castle Features 

Related Places