What is recorded here
Magic and mystery surround Cappagarraun. A tall ridge rises from the valley floor, blocking the view and defying easy explanation. People called it a fairy fort because it refused to obey human rules. It still stands like that, unchanged and watchful.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Enclosure in BarnanageehaEnclosure · 1640 yd
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1717 yd
Inch Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.3 mi
Inch Bridgebridge · 1.3 mi
Newhall Housecountry house · 1.6 mi
Killone Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.6 mi
Poul na gollorCave · 1.8 mi
Abbey WoodForest · 1.9 mi