Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Ballinure

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

On a SE-facing slope just below summit of hilltop in upland are with good extensive views in all directions. In grassland, field immediately to N has been ploughed at time of visit. Ringfort (int. diam. 26m N-S; 30m E-W) adjoins a larger enclosure (TS053-029----) to the SE which is accessed via a causewayed entrance (Wth 6m) from the larger enclosure at SSE. This smaller ringfort is defined by an earth and stone bank (top Wth 1m; base Wth 2.5m; int. H 0.2m; ext. H0.5m) and outer fosse (top Wth 3m; base Wth 1.4m; ext. D 0.6m). Inner bank has been reduced to a scarp in places.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TS053-029001

Places near here

Picture notes

Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
A.-K. D., Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.
Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
Neil Theasby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in BallinureFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 52 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballinure has caught my eye in Ballinure, County Tipperary. I bet a fairy fort / earthen ringfort with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Moated site in Cooleagh (graystown Par.)Moated site · 834 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.

Explorer Tom Moated site in Cooleagh has caught my eye in Cooleagh, County Tipperary. I bet a moated site with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

M. DwyerHouse · 1351 yd

Explorer Tom M. Dwyer has caught my eye in Ballinure, County Tipperary. I bet a house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Ballinure Garda Síochána StationGarda station/constabulary barracks · 1371 yd

Explorer Tom Ballinure Garda Síochána Station has caught my eye in Noan, County Tipperary. I bet a garda station/constabulary barracks with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Grallagh Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Grallagh Castle has caught my eye in Grallagh, County Tipperary. I bet a castle, tower house with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Grallagh CastleCastle · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Grallagh Castle has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a castle with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Derrynaflan Loop WalkWalking route · 2.0 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.

Explorer Tom Derrynaflan Loop Walk has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a walking route with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

KnockforlaghMountain / peak · 2.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Knockforlagh has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Mount O'MearaMountain / peak · 3.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this mountain top.

Explorer Tom Mount O'Meara has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a mountain / peak with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Children's playground6.2 miTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.

Explorer Tom Children's playground has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a children's playground with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

The Rock Of CashelVisitor information · 6.3 mi

Explorer Tom The Rock Of Cashel has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a visitor information with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

Cormac's ChapelHeritage attraction · 6.3 mi

Explorer Tom Cormac's Chapel has caught my eye in County Tipperary. I bet a heritage attraction with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.

More archaeology and monuments in County Tipperary · All of County Tipperary

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,087,615 places to discover