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Drumacrin Earthen Ringfort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Internal diam. 25m. A circular space enclosed by a substantial earthen bank surviving to a height of over 1m. There are slight indications of a fosse i.e. a rush-filled depression. The bank is overgrown with trees and bushes. It is situated on the crest of a slight ridge and commands good views. The surrounding land…

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Internal diam. 25m. A circular space enclosed by a substantial earthen bank surviving to a height of over 1m. There are slight indications of a fosse i.e. a rush-filled depression. The bank is overgrown with trees and bushes. It is situated on the crest of a slight ridge and commands good views. The surrounding land is good. 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).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG107-075

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