What is recorded here
Birmingham Demesne preserves a true ringfort, an earthen circle built by human hands long before modern maps. It is not a fairy fort despite the local name, yet that mistaken label reveals how much deeper the site feels beneath its quiet surface. The land remembers shape and purpose even when people forget the name.
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.
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
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 274 yd
Birmingham Househouse · 382 yd
Country house in Birmingham DemesneCountry house · 391 yd
Enclosure in BracklaghEnclosure · 533 yd
LisseenyFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 836 yd
CastleCastle, unclassified · 2.0 mi
European ashEuropean ash · 3.8 mi
Mass RockNamed rock · 5.3 mi
KnockmaaWood · 7.2 mi
mill (wind)mill (wind) · 1569 yd
Knockavanny Housedemesne walls/gates/railings · 1704 yd