What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killala is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Killala, County Sligo, Ireland. It occupies rough grazing on a ridge as the westernmost of two adjoining raths whose fosses sit four metres apart. A substantial earthen bank encloses a thirty-nine metre circular area, while a clearly defined external fosse and terrace surround the structure. Traces of internal stone kerbing appear at the west and southwest, with possible wall footings visible along the south arc.

In rough grazing, on top of a ridge. The westernmost of two adjoining raths (see SL027-023----), the fosses of which are c. 4m apart. A raised circular area (int. diam. 39m) enclosed by an earthen bank and an external fosse. The bank is substantial (Wth c. 8m; int. H 1.4m; ext. H 2m) with some traces of internal stone kerbing at W and SW. Traces of possible footings of a stone wall are evident on top of the bank along the S arc. The entrance (Wth c. 5.4m) is at NE with a causeway across the fosse. The fosse (Wth 6m; D 1.1m) is clearly defined all round and apart from the junction with the adjoining rath at E, is surrounded by a terrace (Wth 13m; H 0.6m). The interior is partially covered with overgrowth. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

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