Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilmanahan

Situated on a gentle W-facing slope. Raised, circular scrub-covered area (diam. 28m) defined by a slight bank (Wth 3-4m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H 1.4-1.8m) and an outer flat-bottomed fosse (Wth at base 2-3m; D 0.4m). There is a possible entrance (Wth 4m) at SE, and the site is planted with deciduous trees. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Waterford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 23 December 2008