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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killavilla

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Situated on flat land in upland area. Raised circular area (diam 41m; ext. H 0.5m) enclosed by shallow fosse with possible entrance gap (Wth 3.5m) at S. Known locally as the cillin (OF043-057001-) which would suggest that this ringfort was reused as a childrens burial ground (Roe 1945, 263-6). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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