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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Lisnalannow

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

What is recorded here

Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Lisnalannow is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Lisnalannow, County Roscommon, Ireland. The circular feature measures thirty-four metres across and sits on a hill within a karst landscape. A grass-covered stone spread defines the boundary, although stones are missing from its west-southwest to north side. No facing stones or original entrance remain visible.
Visible as a circular feature on aerial photographs (GSIAP: M 154-5), and situated in a karst landscape on top of a hill. Circular grass-covered area (int. diam. 34m) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 4-7.5m; H 0.1-0.3m), which has been removed WSW-N. There are no visible facing-stones, and there is no evidence of an original entrance. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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