Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Houndswood Middle

In good pasture. Circular raised area (26m N-S; 29m E-W), enclosed by low bank (H 0.2m) of earth and stone. Circular hut site (ext. dims. 7.8m N-S; 8.3m E-W) (MA121-143001-) in centre of interior, defined by low stone foundations (H 0.2m; Wth 1.2m). The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 169. Date of upload: 13 January 2015