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Ballymacloon Fort, Cave

Fairy fort / ringfort

What is recorded here

Ballymacloon Fort stands as an unclassified ringfort in County Clare, its cave and earthworks waiting for human eyes to interpret what they preserved. The absence of a clear description does not diminish the place; it invites you to walk its edge, listen for water in the cave, and ask what life the fort served before it became silent.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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