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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killoskehan

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killoskehan is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Killoskehan, County Tipperary, Ireland. The possible ringfort occupied flat pasture on high ground with wide views in every direction. It was recorded as destroyed in 1982 and is not visible at ground level.
Situated on flat pasture in an upland area with good views in all directions. A possible ringfort which was destroyed in 1982 (Stout 1984, 65). Not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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