What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrownree (tireragh By.) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrownree (tireragh By.), County Sligo, Ireland. The slightly raised circular area measures 30m north-south and 28m east-west, enclosed by a 3.8m wide bank of earth and stones. Part of the eastern and south-western bank has been removed, leaving a 0.2m high scarp, while a 12m long internal bank extends from the north-eastern face. No entrance or external ditch remains visible in the gently undulating pasture.

Situated on a slight E-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. Slightly raised, roughly circular area (dims. 30m N-S; 28m E-W) enclosed by bank of earth and stones of varying sizes (Wth 3.8m; int. H 0.5m). From E-SW the bank has been removed and the defining element is a scarp (ext. H 0.2m). There is no fosse visible at ground level. The original entrance is not recognisable. Extending into the interior from the inner face of the bank at NE is a bank of earth and stone (L 12m; Wth at base 2.3m Wth at top 1m; H 0.3m). Compiled by: Mark Keegan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

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.