What is recorded here
Embanked enclosure is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Knocknacarrow, County Roscommon, Ireland. Towards the bottom of a N-facing slope, a circular overgrown area measures 26m E-W and 25m N-S. An earthen bank 4-5m wide defines the E-SW edge, rising 0.4m to 1.1m internally and 0.2m to 0.9m externally. The bank reduces to a 0.8-1m scarp elsewhere, with no visible fosse or entrance.
Towards the bottom of a N-facing slope. Circular overgrown area (diam. 26m E-W; 25m N-S) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 4-5m; int. H 0.4m generally to 1.1m at S; ext. H 0.2m at S to 0.9m at E) E-SW which is reduced to a scarp (H 0.8-1m) elsewhere. There is no visible fosse or entrance.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
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