Discover Alone, back to main map

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballynaveen

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

On a slight ENE-facing slope in gently undulating pasture with a cluster of barrows (TS065-009001- to TS065-009005-) c. 100m to the SSE and another cluster (TS065-007001- to TS065-007007-) c. 300m to the NNE. Oval raised area (dims. 16m N-S; 19m E-W) enclosed by an earthen bank (int. H 0.2m; ext. H 1.05-1.4m; Wth at top 1.4-2m; overall Wth 5.7-6.1m). The original entrance is not recognisable. The interior slopes slightly facing E and is clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 12 May 2014

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
Recorded monument

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places