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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrickhenry

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrickhenry is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrickhenry, County Sligo, Ireland. The oval site sits on a rise above undulating pasture with views of King's Mountain, Knocknarea, Ox Mountains and Benbulbin. A single bank of earth and stone encloses the area, leaving an opening in the southeast and preserving the remains of a man-made underground passage in the west.
Situated on top of a rise in undulating pasture with excellent views of King's Mountain, Knocknarea, Ox Mountains and Benbulbin. Comprises an oval site (Dims. L 30m E-W, 24m N-S) enclosed by a single bank of earth and stone (Wth 4m, H 10m). There is an opening in the SE. In the W there appears to be the remains of a Man-made underground passage (SL020-065002-). Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 15 August 2013

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