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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyroe

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Located on S facing slope of a low hill in an upland area. Raised circular platform area (diam 35m N-S; ext. H 1m) defined by a scarp and wide fosse (Wth 2m; ext. D 1m) with causeway entrance (Wth 3.5m) at S. No evidence of an enclosing external bank. 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

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