What is recorded here
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.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Gallow's HillWood · 165 yd
Gallows HillFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 184 yd
Site of Old CastleCastle, unclassified · 295 yd
Tullyvin Housecountry house · 315 yd
Tullyvin Garda Stationgarda station/constabulary barracks · 464 yd
IndicatedFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 618 yd
Bawn in DrumsheilBawn · 1.1 mi
Giants GraveArchaeological place · 1.7 mi
Giant's GraveArchaeological place · 2.3 mi