Altitude 89 m (292 ft) Area 0.188 ha (0.46 acres) Material earth | Type motte Diameter 54 m (177 ft) Region River Slaney | |
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Location Ballymoty More, Enniscorthy,
County Wexford, Ireland | ||
Ballymoty Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
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Location
Ballymoty Motte is located 2.6 km (1.6 mi) south-southeast of Monageer, just south of the Ballyedmond River.
History
The motte was built in the late 12th century after the Norman invasion of Ireland.
Description
Ballymoty Motte is round. A possible causeway post was found to the southeast of the motte during fieldwork.
References
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