Dunaff Banked Fairy Fort

Internal diam. c. 25m-30m. A subcircular space enclosed by an earthen bank (incorporating some rock outcrop), a fosse and possibly an external bank. There is a probable entrance on the E side and irregular rises internally might indicate structures. The site has been interfered with by field walls and a trackway. 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. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

Dunaff Banked Fairy Fort is a subcircular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries AD, characterized by an earthen bank, fosse, and possible external bank. Local tradition associates such sites with fairy dwellings, and they were often avoided due to beliefs in supernatural inhabitants.