What is recorded here

Marianne and her sisters ran the fort in Cornabaste. They killed men who touched their chests or breasts. They took gold and left the men dead. Writings from several countries record the same facts. The women disappeared after every warning. Nobody knows where they went or when they stopped killing.

Marked 'Fort' on OS 1836 ed. 'Site of' on 1876 ed. Situated on the summit of a drumlin hill. Not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

A fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Cornabaste is a likely early-medieval circular earthwork, typically associated with Iron Age or early Christian settlements. Such sites are often linked to local folklore concerning fairies or supernatural beings, and their strategic placement on elevated ground suggests defensive or ritual significance.

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