Ballymoty Motte
Motte in County Wexford, Ireland
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Ballymoty Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.[1]
Typemotte
CulturesHiberno-Norman
LocationBallymoty More, Enniscorthy,
County Wexford, Ireland
County Wexford, Ireland
RegionSlaney Valley
| Ballymoty Motte | |
|---|---|
| Móta Bhaile an Mhóta (Irish) | |
Ballymoty Motte in 2026 | |
  Location within Ireland | |
| 52°30′20″N 6°27′41″W | |
| Type | motte |
| Cultures | Hiberno-Norman |
| Location | Ballymoty More, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland |
| Region | Slaney Valley |
| History | |
| Built | late 12th century |
| Site notes | |
| Material | earth |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Area | 0.188 ha (0.46 acres) |
| Diameter | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Owner | private |
Official name | Ballymoty |
| Reference no. | 375 |
Location
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.[citation needed]