Dún Ailinn Stone Ringfort

Internal diam. 18.5m E-W. Known locally as Dun Ailinn. The site consists of an almost circular area enclosed by a completely collapsed, partly grassed-over wall. The interior is flat. The site is located on a height overlooking Tawny Bay surrounded by fair pasture land. 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

Dún Ailinn Stone Ringfort, An Chill Bheag is a likely early-medieval stone ringfort, identified by its circular enclosure and elevated position, typical of defensive or agricultural settlements of the period. It is associated with local folklore referring to "fairy forts," reflecting the belief that such sites were inhabited by supernatural beings.