Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballybruncullin

On a slight rise in an area of undulating countryside with nearby ringfort (OF008-031----) to the N. Raised circular area (37m E-W; 36m N-S) enclosed by gently sloping bank ( Wth 1m, int. H 0.3m); wide flat bottomed fosse (Wth 2m; int. D 2m; ext. D 0.2m) with slight evidence of an external bank at S. Causeway entrance (Wth 2.5m) at SE. with evidence of wall footings on either side of the causeway. Uncertain if wall is original or a later feature. The interior of the site slopes from N to S. with a modern field wall and road intercepting the fosse at W. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011