What is recorded here

Fairy forts are not fairy forts at all. They are ringforts, ancient human places where people lived, defended themselves and left behind the shape of ordinary life. The fairy name comes later, when memory loosened and imagination took the empty stones into its own story.

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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