What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Dromin (iraghticonnor By., Killehenny Ed) stands in County Kerry, Ireland. The completed installation measures 23m internally and 4m at the base, with a 3m ESE entrance and a 1.5m external bank. It is a univallate rath, not a vague mound, and the completed form is easy to recognise.

Internal diameter 23m Situated SE of KE004-024----, a good view is afforded in all directions. This univallate rath consists of a circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank. The enclosing bank rises to a maximum of 1.5m externally and 1.4m above the interior. On average the width of the bank at the base measures 4m. The entrance lies ESE and measures c 3m in width. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 225. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013

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