Cabra Glebe Earthen Ringfort

Internal diam. c. 34m. A subcircular area enclosed by an earthen bank containing some stones surviving up to 1.25m in height in places but in others it is almost level with the interior. Just inside the bank is a ledge of earth c. 0.1m to .15m in height and c. 1.5m wide. It is particularly noticeable on the W and N sides. On the N side is a gap 3m wide, possibly the original entrance. It is situated on the S slope of Cabra Hill and surrounded by cultivated fields. 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