What is recorded here

Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Fallathurteen is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Fallathurteen, County Sligo, Ireland. The site occupies a slight east-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. Its remains form a roughly oval area thirty-two metres wide and twenty metres deep, enclosed by a low bank of earth and stone. Most of the bank consists of limestone rubble, while large boulders appear at the base of a drystone field wall incorporated into its northeast and southeast sections.

Situated on slight E-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. This monument has been largely removed and is very low in profile. Remains comprise a slightly raised, roughly oval, area (dims. 32m E-W; 20m N-S) enclosed by a bank of earth and stone (Wth 5.2m; int. H 0.3m). There is no trace of a fosse visible at ground level. The original entrance to the site is not recognisable. Most of the enclosing bank consists of limestone rubble. From NE-SE the bank has been incorporated into a drystone field wall. At the base of this wall is a series of large limestone boulders that are also occasionally visible in the bank SW-NW. The interior of the site slopes gently facing SE. Compiled by: Mark Keegan Date of upload: 19 January 2011

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.