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Fairy fort / ringfort in Glendonnell

Fairy fort / ringfort

What is recorded here

Glendonnell holds a ringfort, a circular earthwork built by human hands yet named for fairy forts, blending architecture with legend. The distinction between unclassified fact and local belief collapses at this site, where stone and soil invite imagination rather than demanding proof.
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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