What is recorded here
On a plateau at the NE extent of Ailwee Hill within an extensive multiperiod field system (CL005-104001-). An oval enclosure (c. 25m E-W; c. 21m N-S) defined by a grassed-over wall visible on OSi Aerial Premium (2012-2018). Contemporary walls extend off the perimeter at E and W.
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 19 October 2021
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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