What is recorded here
Durha holds a faded ringfort where human hands shaped the earth into a circle before memory failed. The fairies inherited the fort and waited for the humans to return. They still occupy the deleted place, preserving the shape of hands that are no longer alive to be remembered.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
IndicatedCastle, unclassified · 870 yd
Enclosure in Breaghva (clooncoorha Ed)Enclosure · 1230 yd
An Cheard Scoil Cillruisschool · 1746 yd
The Museum of Irish Rural LifeMuseum · 1.0 mi
St. Senan's WellSpring · 1.2 mi
Saint Mary's Conventconvent/nunnery · 1.2 mi
Enclosure in BallykettEnclosure · 1.3 mi
Vandeleur Walled GardenHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi
Mall PointHeadland · 2.9 mi
Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 3.2 mi
Scattery Island Visitor CentreVisitor information · 3.2 mi
Cusheen PointHeadland · 3.3 mi