What is recorded here

Derryragh Fort is a large oval hilltop enclosure in County Cavan, Ireland, where a low earthen bank still marks the edge of a forgotten boundary. Local story links the place to the pagan idol Crom Cruaich, suggesting the ground held more than pasture or passage. The original entrance has vanished, but the oval shape and buried depression keep the fort alive beneath ordinary fields.

Large oval area (int. dims. 104m N-S; 58.8m E-W) enclosed by a low earthen bank, the outer face of which has been modified and incorporated into the field boundary. An earlier report (OPW 1969) noted a shallow depression at the internal foot of the bank from SSW-N-SSE which may indicate the presence of an internal fosse. Original entrance not recognisable. The site is traditionally associated with the pagan idol Crom Cruaich (local information). (Dalton 1921, 23-67) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

Derryragh Fort is a large oval-shaped early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries AD, characterized by a low earthen bank. Local tradition associates such sites with fairy folklore, and the name "Derryragh" may derive from "Dairi Ragha," suggesting a connection to a legendary or sacred grove.

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