What is recorded here
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knockdrin (moyashel & Magheradernon By.) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Knockdrin (moyashel & Magheradernon By.), County Westmeath, Ireland. It sits on a west-facing slope of an undulating ridge within a tree plantation on Knockdrin Demesne. The circular area, approximately 28 metres in diameter on a northwest to southeast axis, is enclosed by an earthen bank and a well-preserved external fosse, both of which have been levelled at the east. A 2.4-metre-wide entrance gap is located at the south-southwest, and the interior slopes gently to the west.
Situated on W facing slope of an undulating ridge in a plantation of trees on Knockdrin Demesne. A circular shaped area (approx. diam. 28m NW-SE) enclosed by an earthen bank and a well preserved external fosse. The bank and fosse have been levelled at E. There is an entrance gap (Wth 2.4m) at SSW. The interior slopes gently to W.
Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 9 March 2018
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