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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Caherkeen

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

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Magic and mystery surround the ancient fort, where shadowy figures dance under moonlight and whispers carry secrets forgotten by time. The stone walls hold memories of generations past, touching anyone brave enough to enter their realm. What happens inside remains unknown, recorded only in legends passed down through afraid families who never spoke freely about what they witnessed.
In pasture, on E-facing slope overlooking Coulagh Bay to NE. Semicircular arc (C 14m) in N-S field fence enclosing small orchard known as 'gairdín naCaherach'. Walling of arc differs from field fence; rough coursing with rubble core (H 1.5m; Wth 0.7m). Possible Man-made underground passage (CO114-055---) in field to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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