What is recorded here
Fairy forts are not a separate kind from ordinary ringforts, though people still call them that. The name comes from legend and wonder, not from a different build. A solid earth bank, a level floor and a clear entrance mark the true form. The fairy label adds mystery, but the structure remains a human ringfort.
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.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Station Houserailway station · 1.0 mi
Freagh Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.0 mi
Freagh PointHeadland · 1.1 mi
Freagh IslandIslet · 1.1 mi
Saint Joseph's Catholic Churchchurch/chapel · 1.2 mi
Cream PointHeadland · 1.3 mi
The Music Makers of West ClareMuseum · 1.5 mi
Kilcorcoran Grave YardArchaeological place · 2.0 mi