What is recorded here
That is a fairy fort, a stone ringfort in Kinnaderry, County Donegal. It is a cashel with an internal diameter of about 25m. Only small sections on the south and east side of a collapsed stone wall survive, reaching up to 1m high. The fort sat high up on good land with extensive views.
Internal diam. c. 25m. Only small sections on the S and E side of a collapsed stone wall, up to 1m high, survive of this cashel. It was situated high up on good land with extensive views.
The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated.
Date of upload: 22 September 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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