What is recorded here

Fairy fort in Legnagrow, County Cavan. A raised circular area thirty-two and a half metres across, enclosed by the remains of an earthen bank and slight traces of a fosse. The S half has been levelled, the perimeter identifiable only with difficulty, the original entrance lost. Remains of a possible stone structure mark the SE interior.

Marked 'Fort' on OS 1836 ed. Raised circular area (int. diam. 32.5m) enclosed by the remains of an earthen bank and slight traces of a fosse. The S half of the site has been levelled and the perimeter is identifiable only with difficulty. Original entrance not recognisable. Remains of possible stone structure in the interior at SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

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