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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lismore Demesne

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lismore Demesne: Probably originally a rath later transformed into a tree-ring. A circular raised area (int. dims. 22.4m NW-SE; 23.7m NE-SW) enclosed by an apparently modern trench and low earthen bank. A low earthen embankment running E-W divides the higher northern segment from the southern segment of the site. Break in bank at ENE is probably modern. Internal area has been planted with deciduous trees.
Probably originally a rath later transformed into a tree-ring. A circular raised area (int. dims. 22.4m NW-SE; 23.7m NE-SW) enclosed by an apparently modern trench and low earthen bank. A low earthen embankment running E-W divides the higher northern segment from the southern segment of the site. Break in bank at ENE is probably modern. Internal area has been planted with deciduous trees. 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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