What is recorded here
Fairy forts are earthen rings where people once lived, worked and departed. In Carrownisky the soil still holds that shape, waiting for eyes sharp enough to see it.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
LisbrinFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 545 yd
Ballycastle Housefarm house · 1370 yd
Saint John's Church (Doonfeeny)church/chapel · 1461 yd
Ballycastle BeachBeach / strand · 1654 yd
Enclosure in Kilbride (tirawley By.)Enclosure · 1.0 mi
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.3 mi
PollatarriveCliff · 2.6 mi
WW2 Éire MarkerHeritage attraction · 2.6 mi
Downpatrick HeadHeadland · 2.7 mi
Lisheen Grave YardArchaeological place · 2.9 mi
BlowholeCliff · 3.2 mi
CastleCastle, unclassified · 4.0 mi