Cratlagh Earthen Ringfort

Internal diam. 13m N-S, 15m E-W. A subcircular area bounded by an earthen bank, .5m in height, and a fosse c. 1.5m wide and 0.5m deep. There is a slight suggestion of an outer bank in the NW quadrant. There are several gaps in the inner bank but one, 2.5m wide, to the E appears to have been the original entrance. A small oval feature 2m × 4m adjoining the inner side of the bank on W side is probably modern. The site is located on a level terrace in marshy land but good grazing is available nearby. 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