What is recorded here

Drumgerd holds a wide circular fort with two earthen banks and a waterlogged ditch between them. Its southern causeway still marks the entrance, while a modern bank covers part of the old ditch. The clear shape suggests people lived, worked and defended themselves inside the ring, even if fairy names now fly around it.

Raised circular area (int. diam. 38.5m) enclosed by two substantial earthen banks with wide, deep, partly waterlogged intermediate fosse. Outer bank identifiable from NW-E-SW. From SW-NW a modern earthen bank has been constructed along the base of the fosse. Wide break in bank with accompanying causeway at S represents original entrance. 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

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