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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Breeoge

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Breeoge is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Breeoge, County Sligo, Ireland. It sits on flat to undulating ground near Ballysadare Bay and contains an oval mound with steep sides. The northern end holds an elongated hollow that may mark a collapsed underground passage, while the southern edge preserves part of a three-metre-wide fosse.
Located on flat to undulating ground near Ballysadare Bay. Comprises an oval mound (int. dims. 27m by 18m) with steep-sided sides. The N end is more gently sloped with an elongated hollow which may be the remains of a collapsed Man-made underground passage (SL020-036002-). There is no indication of an enclosing bank or entrance. In the SW there is the remains of a fosse (Wth 3m). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 02 August 2013

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