
What is recorded here
Indicated is a fairy fort or stone ringfort in Ballybeg (roscommon By., Ogulla Ed), County Roscommon, Ireland. The oval grass-covered area measures 37.6m E-W and 28.5m N-S, defined by a grass-covered stone spread 1.5m to 5.5m wide and 0.2m to 0.5m high. A 3m entrance appears at the east, while a quarry occupies the west interior. The site sits on a rock outcrop overlooking a west-east section of Ogulla stream immediately to the north.
On a plug of rock outcrop overlooking a W-E section of Ogulla stream immediately to the N. Oval grass-covered area (int. dims 37.6m E-W; 28.5m N-S) defined by a grass-covered stone spread (Wth 1.5m at E to 5.5m at W; H 0.2-0.5m). There is an entrance (Wth 3m) at E, and a quarry inside the perimeter at W.
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 24 August 2010
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