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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Caherduggan

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Mortons and others climbed the ridge to face the fort, not knowing whether the fairies would appear or the men would break. The earthen bank still holds its shape, and the eastern gap remains open as if waiting for the next decision.
In pasture on crest of ridge with a view to N and E. Circular raised area (25.6m N-S; 25.4m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (ext. H 1.5m; int. H 0.8m); gap to N, larger gap to E. Interior saucer-shaped. Possible Man-made underground passage (CO054-131---) inside E entrance. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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