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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carhooearagh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Magic is not invention when distance and time transform before witness. What is claimed must be judged by the evidence it offers.
Internal diameter 22m N-S, 21m E-W Lissaknock/Lios an Chnoic (ringfort of the hill) is situated SE of KE011-019---- & KE011-020----. This univallate rath consists of a sub-circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank which is on average 3.5m in width at the base. The maximum external height of the bank is .9m, while it is .6m above the interior. Two main openings NE and SE provide access to the interior and measure 1m and 2.5m respectively. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 423. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013

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