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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knockdrin (moyashel & Magheradernon By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knockdrin (moyashel & Magheradernon By.) is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Knockdrin (moyashel & Magheradernon By.), County Westmeath, Ireland. The 2018 record describes a large sub-circular area enclosed by a low earthen bank and a shallow external fosse, measuring approximately 50 metres north-south and 43 metres east-west. That account notes the perimeter has been dug away at the southwest, southeast, and northeast, while the interior rises towards the centre and is planted with coniferous trees.
Situated on Knockdrin hill surrounded by forestry in Knockdrin Demesne. A large sub-circular circular shaped area (approx. diam. 50m N-S; 43m E-W) enclosed by a low earthen bank and a shallow external fosse. The perimeter has been dug away at SW, SE and NE, and the fosse has been infilled at N. The interior rises towards the centre and has been planted with coniferous trees. Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 12 March 2018

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