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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Davidstown (bantry By., Whitechurch Ed)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Situated on a broad plateau in a low-lying landscape. The cropmark of a subcircular enclosure (diam. c. 45m) defined by a single fosse feature is visible on aerial photograph (CUCAP, BDR 12), but it is not visible at ground level in pasture. It is also visible on digital aerial photographs (WX036-028_1 to _4) taken in 2006. Archaeological testing (08E0948) immediately to the NE of the encosure failed to produce any related material (McLoughlin 2011a). WX036-028----_1.jpg from NE The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 8 November, 2012 Amended: 10 February, 2014

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