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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Clonaboy

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on a slight natural rise on the SW edge of poorly drained peatland, with good views to the NW & SE. Higher well drained pasture-land to S, W and NW. A slightly raised circular area (approx. diam. 23m) defined by a low a bank of earth and stones, best preserved from SSE-S-W-WNW. Possible entrance gap at S. There is no trace of an enclosing fosse. The raised interior is rather uneven and it rises from the perimeter towards the centre, where the outline of a possible house site (WM005-006001---) is visible. Compiled by: Frank Coyne & Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 13 December 2016

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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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