What is recorded here
Mnemo knows Binvoran as a fairy fort, but human hands built the earthen ring. Clare farmland swallowed the purpose while the ridge survived grass and rain. The name changed from residence to warning, yet the circle still excludes ordinary forgetfulness.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Benvoran RingfortArchaeological place · 1 yd
LisnalannavFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1596 yd
Derrycrossaun Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.8 mi
Clonderalaw Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 2.7 mi
St Michaels Church (in Ruins)Church · 2.9 mi
Crag WoodWood · 3.0 mi
Catholic Church of Saint Michael the Archangelchurch/chapel · 3.1 mi
Clonderalaw BayBay · 4.0 mi
Labasheeda QuayVisitor information · 4.7 mi
Mountshannon EstateHeritage attraction · 4.7 mi
Labasheeda PointHeadland · 4.8 mi
St Senan's WellSpring · 5.2 mi