What is recorded here

Fairy fort in Ballybotemple, County Donegal. Good land, wide views along Glenfinn and Glenreelin. No trace remains on the old map. Whatever stood there has given way to grass, rain and time.

There is no trace of the 'Fort' marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map. It was situated on good land with extensive views along Glenfinn and Glenreelin. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.