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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Querrin

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Fairy forts are earthen rings built by human hands, yet local stories claim they belong to hidden peoples. Querrin holds one such ring, a simple earthwork that may have served as a boundary marker, a burial ground, or a dwelling place before memory faded. The distinction between human and fairy creation becomes meaningless when the ring still stands while the names of its makers have disappeared.
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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