Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Blackditches Upper

Situated on the summit of a ridge. Circular area (dims. 21.2m N-S; 19.3m E-W) defined by a poorly preserved bank of earth and stone (Wth 2m; H 0.15-0.7m) with discontinuous traces of an outer revetment of small boulders. No visible indication at ground level of a fosse, entrance or internal features. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008