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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Drumbane (templeachally Par.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Drumbane (Templeachally parish) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Drumbane (Templeachally parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies a southeast-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area where a possible ringfort lies to the west. The degraded circular area measures 33 metres from north to south and is enclosed by a low bank 2 metres wide and at most 0.5 metres high externally. The bank is totally destroyed in places, leaving no visible trace of a fosse.
Situated on a SE-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area with a possible ringfort (TN025-002) to the W. The barely discernible outline of a much degraded circular area (diam. 33m N-S) enclosed by a low bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 0.5m max.) which is totally destroyed in places. No visible trace of a fosse. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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.

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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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