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Gorey Fort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Internal diam. c. 13m-16.5m. Known as 'Gorey Fort', the site consists of a subcircular natural platform enclosed by a low earthen bank, a deep fosse and an outer bank. A causeway over the fosse and breaks in the banks indicate the location of the entrance on the E side. A sheer natural drop outside the outer bank adds…

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Internal diam. c. 13m-16.5m. Known as 'Gorey Fort', the site consists of a subcircular natural platform enclosed by a low earthen bank, a deep fosse and an outer bank. A causeway over the fosse and breaks in the banks indicate the location of the entrance on the E side. A sheer natural drop outside the outer bank adds to the defenses of the site. The site exploits the summit of a small grassed hill which overlooks marshland to the N and W and cultivated land to the S and E. 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).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG011-028

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