What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Curraghacruit is a circular earthwork in County Carlow, Ireland. It has a thirty-four-metre diameter, an earthen bank, an external fosse and faint traces of a second bank, but no visible entrance. The shape suggests a rath, yet the hidden entry and fairy name leave the purpose unsettled.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Circular area (diam. 34m) surrounded by earthen bank, external fosse and traces of possible second external bank. No visible trace of entrance.

A fairy fort, or earthen ringfort, in Curraghacruit is a circular earthwork typical of early-medieval agricultural settlements, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. Local folklore often associates such sites with the faerie folk, and they were traditionally avoided for fear of disturbing supernatural inhabitants.

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.