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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrick (kilkenny West By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

This site was surveyed and described in 1971 when it recorded that this site consisted of a ' circular uneven enclosure (int. diam. 33.8m NW-SE; 31.8m NE-SW) with a general slope from NW-SE, bounded by a well defined earth and stone bank. There is no definite trace of masonry. No visible trace of a fosse. The bank is much defaced in several places by small disturbance gaps. The original entrance way is not recognisable. A modern NW-SE stone wall extends just outside the back from W to S. The interior has traces of ENE-WSW cultivation ridges. Sited on a slight W slope of a prominent hill of good pasture. Good views to the W and N. A large stone protrudes in the interior'(SMR file). See attached profile of monument surveyed and drawn by the ASI. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 30 November 2009

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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