Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Aghowle Lower (shillelagh By.)

Situated on the summit of a N-S ridge in a poor upland area with extensive views especially to the N and W. Oval area (max. dims. 24.5m N-S x 22m E-W) defined by a stone bank (Wth 1.2-1.6m) retained by inner and outer kerbs of granite slabs and boulders. The entrance widens outwards (Wth 0.85-1.75m) between stone-faced bank terminals on the flattened S perimeter. There is a possible access ramp at the N at a break in the bank. An oval hut or house site (dims. 7m x 5m) defined by a line of loose stones and set boulders lies just N of the centre of the enclosure. It has an entrance (Wth 0.8m) at W, and a marker cairn (possibly a trig point) at N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008