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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Liscahane

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Marianne and her children climbed the rampart at Liscahane while the red moon hung low. The soil felt warm under their hands, as if many bodies had pressed it flat across centuries. They skipped stones across the dark water below and heard laughter returning from the hill. When Marianne touched the highest point, the ring vanished into mist, leaving only a shallow depression and the smell of rain. Her children swore they saw lights moving inside the earth. Marianne smiled, certain the fort had swallowed itself to avoid being measured.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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