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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathkenny

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Lisbeg, a small ringfort with a 45m diameter, crouches immediately SW of its larger neighbour as a probable satellite. Its low, wide earthen bank still rises above the ground, though ploughs and time have softened the edge. A satellite suggests a household or a guard post for the main fort, yet the name Lisbeg keeps the place small enough for a single family to own.
Internal diameter 45m N-S, 45m E-W Lisbeg/Lios Beag (small ringfort). This univallate rath is situated immediately SW of KE021-087---- and was probably a satellite of the main fort. It is now much levelled and consists of a circular area enclosed by a low, wide earthen bank. The enclosing bank rises to c .8m above the interior and 1.1m- 2.2m above the external ground level. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 775. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013

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