What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Castletown is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Castletown, County Sligo, Ireland. The raised circular area measures 20.2m in diameter and sits on a gentle north-facing slope overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A wide, low bank of earth and stone encloses the site, with a partially stone-lined break at the east marking the probable original entrance.

Situated in good pasture, on a gentle N-facing slope, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Excellent views are afforded from the site except from SE-S-WSW where limited by higher ground. Raised circular area (diam. 20.2m) enclosed by a wide, low bank of earth and stone (Wth. 0.3m - 0.7m) with evidence for both internal and external stone facing visible in places. No fosse. Partially stone-lined break in bank (Wth. 1.9m) at E is probably the original entrance. Inside the bank at ESE is a probable Man-made underground passage passage or chamber (SL011-011001-). There is also a hole in the bank here which may be connected with this feature. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

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