What is recorded here
Killerduff holds a true ringfort, not a fairy tale. Earth and stone still mark the circle where people lived, worked and died before written records. The fairy name is local colour, not fact.
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.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Killerduff Bridgebridge · 294 yd
Ballycastle Coastguard Stationcoastguard station · 537 yd
Enclosure in KillerduffEnclosure · 606 yd
Ballycastle BeachBeach / strand · 1040 yd
Holy well in Doonfeeny LowerHoly well · 1292 yd
BlowholeCliff · 1.7 mi
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.8 mi
Céide FieldsArchaeological place · 2.5 mi
Céide Fields Visitor CentreVisitor information · 2.6 mi
Ceide FieldsHeritage attraction · 2.6 mi
PollatarriveCliff · 3.6 mi
Lisheen Grave YardArchaeological place · 3.8 mi