What is recorded here
Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Lavagh (tireragh By.) is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Lavagh (tireragh By.), County Sligo, Ireland. The raised oval area sits on a north-facing terrace on the lower slopes of the Ox Mountains. A largely collapsed drystone wall encloses the site, while a possible house site projects into the interior from the south and a small oval sheep-fold attaches to the external east face.
Situated on a N-facing terrace on the lower slopes of the Ox Mountains. Raised oval area (dims. 28.3m E-W; 21.5m N-S) enclosed by a largely collapsed drystone wall (Wth. 5.4m; int. H 1.3m) which may incorporate field clearance stones. Original entrance not recognisable. Projecting into the interior from the inner face of the wall at S is a possible house site (SL019-145002-) .Built into the external face of the wall at E is a small oval sheep-fold. Immediately adjoining the S portion of the site is a plantation of coniferous trees.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 19 January 2011
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