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Fairy fort / ringfort in Molum

Fairy fort / ringfort

What is recorded here

Molum holds a ringfort, an unclassified circle of earth and stone that has watched the Kilkenny sky for centuries. Its exact purpose and dates have faded, leaving behind a shape rather than a story. People may have lived, hidden or worshipped inside that curve, their footsteps erased by rain and time. The fort remains a quiet container for forgotten human days, waiting for memory to return.
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.

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