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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Tullyvin

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Fort, said to predate the modern burial ground at this location (local information). Not visible at ground level. 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
Tradition of Fort', said to predate the modern burial ground at this location (local information). Not visible at ground level. 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
A fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Tullyvin is a likely early-medieval circular earthwork, traditionally associated with supernatural or fairy lore. Local tradition suggests it predates the nearby burial ground and remains invisible at ground level.

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