What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Corragloon: a vanished fort on a high ridge, reduced to a shallow dip and faint scarps. It was still called a fort in 1836, but by 1876 the survey had lowered its voice to “site of.” The land kept the shape long enough to be seen, then took it back.

Marked 'Fort' on OS 1836 ed. and 'Site of' on 1876 ed. Situated on a natural rise on the E shoulder of an area of high ground. All that survives is a slight depression at NE and traces of a low scarp at W and N. Otherwise, nothing 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 Corragloon, likely dating to the early medieval period, is indicated by a slight depression and traces of a low scarp. The site, noted as a 'Fort' on the 1836 Ordnance Survey map, is traditionally associated with local folklore surrounding fairies and otherworldly beings.

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