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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Knocknashammer OR Cloverhill

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Knocknashammer OR Cloverhill is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Knocknashammer OR Cloverhill, County Sligo, Ireland. The circular raised area measures about 23 metres across and sits at the end of a steep northern ridge above undulating pasture. A stone wall encloses the site while the interior slopes from south to north with visible cultivation ridges. Several interior stones may suggest a man-made underground passage.
Situated at the end of a ridge which is steep in the N surrounded by undulating pasture with views onto the Dartry Mountains, Knocknarea and the Ox Mountains. Comprises a circular raised area (Diam c 23m) which is embanked and enclosed by a stone wall (Wth 0.50m, Max. H 1.50m). There is no fosse or entrance evident. The interior slopes from S-N with cultivation ridges present. There are a number of stones in the interior which may suggest a Man-made underground passage. Compiled by : Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 14 August 2013

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