What is recorded here
On a terrace on the SE slopes of Ailwee Hill at the base of a steep rock face formed by the stepped limestone pavement. A low subcircular mound of burnt stone (10m x 8m; H 0.8m) between two small walled-off water enclosures. An active spring is located within 5m of the mound. Another fulacht fia (CL006-214----), also fed by a spring, lies c. 25m to the NE. This monument was reported to the National Monuments Service by Michael Gibbons.
The following image has been uploaded:
CL006-213----_01.jpg View of fulacht fia from SE.
Compiled by: Mary Tunney
Date of upload: 15 June 2021
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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