Ardmore Earthen Ringfort

Internal diam. 36m. An almost circular area enclosed by a massive earthen bank up to 2m high on its S side. It is less impressive on the N side. There are three breaks on the NE side either of two of which could have been an entrance. It is situated on high ground overlooking a rich fertile valley and Lough Fayle. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008