What is recorded here

Fairy fort / ringfort in Finnure is a fairy fort or ringfort in Finnure, County Sligo, Ireland. The site occupies a low rise in gently undulating pasture but suffered heavy disturbance from quarrying. A raised circular area measuring 23.5 metres across remains enclosed by a substantial earth and stone bank, though quarrying removed parts of the structure and left a scarp instead. An infilled external fosse outlines the outer edge, while a break at the east suggests the original entrance position.

Situated on a low rise in gently undulating pasture. The site is much disturbed by quarrying. Remains comprise a raised circular area (diam. 23.5m) enclosed by a substantial bank of earth and stone (Wth 5.65m; int. H 0.85m). From SSW-NW and from E-SE the bank has been removed by quarrying and the defining element is a scarp (ext. H 0.6m). The outline of an infilled external fosse (Wth c.3m) can be traced at the outer foot of the bank and scarp. A break in the bank at E (Wth 3.5m) with a possible accompanying causeway across the fosse probably marks the position of the original entrance. There are a number of quarry holes in the interior. Compiled by: Mark Keegan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

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.