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Fairy fort / ringfort in Knocktown

Fairy fort / ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on a slight rise in a gently rolling landscape with a NW-SE stream c. 100m to the SW. There is widespread local knowledge of a circular enclosure defined by a low earthen bank which was removed in 1985. It is not visible at ground level in pasture. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 20 August, 2013

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