What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Fantane South is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Fantane South, County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies a south-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area. The poorly preserved site holds a circular area thirty metres north to south, bounded by a low scarp that a modern laneway cuts through at the east. No trace of a ditch or entrance remains visible.

Situated on a S-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area. A poorly preserved ringfort consisting of a circular area (diam. 30m N-S) defined by a low scarp which is intersected by a modern laneway at E on a N-S axis. No visible trace of a fosse or entrance feature. 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.