What is recorded here
Frankfort East holds a forgotten ringfort, its earthworks softened by centuries but still shaping the land. People may have lived there, feared there or simply passed it without naming what it was. The fort remains because someone built it, and that much still stands.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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