What is recorded here

Harristown holds a ringfort, a simple earthwork built by human hands yet named for fairy forts because people believed the fairies lived there. The name suggests the circle felt occupied long after its builders left, as if the field still belonged to someone unseen.

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.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.