Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Colvinstown Lower

Situated on a marked S-facing slope, 250m WNW of another ringfort (WI027-053----). Circular area (diam. 28m; max. ext. diam. 42m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 2-2.5m; max. H 1.2m) from W-NE and a continuous external fosse (Wth 4.5m; max. D 1.7m). The interior elsewhere is defined by a steep scarp. Possible entrance feature (Wth c. 2m) at the N; flanked on one side by boulders. No trace of internal features. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008