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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrowkeel (carbury By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrowkeel (carbury By.) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrowkeel (carbury By.), County Sligo, Ireland. It occupies the northern edge of a ridge in undulating drumlin pasture with views of Knocknarea, the Ox Mountains and Keshcorran. The site comprises an oval raised area twenty-two point zero five metres across, enclosed by a stony bank two point eight zero metres wide and one point zero five metres high. There is no indication of an entrance or enclosing fosse, while the interior remains level if slightly uneven.
Situated on the N edge of a ridge in undulating drumlin pasture with views of Knocknarea, the Ox Mountains and Keshcorran. Comprises an oval raised area (Diam 22.05m) which is enclosed by a stony bank (Wth 2.80m, H 1.05m). There is no indication of an entrance or enclosing fosse. The interior of the site is level if slightly uneven. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 15 August 2013

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