What is recorded here
Fairy forts are not the homes of little winged creatures but the abandoned farms and defensive rings of ordinary people who vanished before written history. The local name preserves the moment human memory failed, turning forgotten neighbours into magic simply because nobody remembered their names or deeds.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Glenpipe Bridgebridge · 605 yd
Enclosure in GlenpipeEnclosure · 1256 yd
Tullagher Castle (site of)Archaeological place · 1.3 mi
Common AlderCommon Alder · 1.5 mi
Glody'sForest · 2.5 mi
Brownsford Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 2.8 mi
Woodstock Gardens and ArboretumHeritage attraction · 3.6 mi
Woodstock Heritage MuseumMuseum · 4.5 mi
InistiogeVisitor information · 4.6 mi