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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilfelim

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Kilfelim and the wider region contain several earthworks called Fairy forts in local tradition. These are often ancient boundary markers, burial places or abandoned farmsteads that became cloaked in legend. The name Fairy fort appears across the region, but each site must be judged on its own shape, setting and remains.
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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