Doona Fort, fairy fort or earthen ringfort in County Cork

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What is recorded here

In pasture, atop hillock. Circular area (diam. 23m) defined by scarp (H 2m) with slight internal lip. Ledge at base of scarp to N; external fosse (D 0.5m) to W. Ground continues to fall but less steeply on all sides beyond enclosure. Entrance (Wth 6m) to E. Interior and scarp overgrown with ferns; possible Man-made underground passage (CO083-131----).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO083-038

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