Discover Alone, back to main map

Embanked enclosure

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated at the SE end of a NW-SE ridge or spur at the S end of the Monavullagh Mountains, and within hilltop enclosure (WA031-019001-). Subcircular grass-covered area (int. dims. 38.3m N-S; 34.5m E-W) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3.5-5m; int. H 0.6-1m; ext. H 1-1.7m) with internal stone-facing and a hedge. There is no visible fosse, and there is a modern entrance at NNE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 25 August 2011

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
Recorded monument

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places