What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballinaspick or Bishopstown is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballinaspick or Bishopstown, County Westmeath, Ireland. The 1970s account describes this roughly circular earthwork as defined by a bank with no visible trace of an external fosse. The bank exterior is very sharp, appears to have been steepened in modern times, and is clad with a relatively modern stone facing.

Situated on a slight rise, in gently undulating, rough pasture, with good views in all directions. Bishopstown House lies c. 10m to SE and modern outbuildings lie c. 12m to W. Ringfort (WM024-139----) lies c. 15m to NW. Monument described in the 1970s as a roughly circular-shaped earthwork defined by a bank. The exterior of the bank is very sharp and appears to have been steepened in modern times and clad with a relatively modern stone facing. It is almost reduced to a scarp, where it is very low on the interior. The original entrance is not recognisable, although there is a modern gap at NE. There is no visible trace of an external fosse. The interior rises slightly from the perimeter towards the centre and has been planted with apple trees. A house site (WM024-140001-) is within the E quadrant. Compiled by Alison McQueen, Vera Rahilly and Caimin O’Brien. Date of upload: 27 August 2019

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.