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Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Boveen

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Situated on the S facing slope of rising ground overlooking low-lying flat land to the S with higher upland area to the N. Roughly circular area (diam 29m) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; ext. H 1.5 - 3m) with no evidence of an outer fosse. Modern gap at N created by farmer to gain access to interior to dump rubbish from field clearance. Interior of site is totally covered in rubbish making examination impossible.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF042-006

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Architecture of Dublin, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
  • GerardM, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.1 es
  • Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Mike Searle, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in BoveenFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 427 ydComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom This fairy fort in Boveen was levelled in the sixties but its corn still grows tall out of respect. A certain bird refuses to leave its memory. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

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Explorer Tom Enclosure in Sharavogue is ploughed over and currently taking a nap under the soil. It’s proud of being a mystery that even the farmers can’t quite place. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.

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Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rath More has a hidden message carved into its stones about cheese. It’s got a causewayed entrance and an external fosse that intersects a field boundary. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glasderry MoreFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.1 miComputer-made picture

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glasderry More is being used as a nature trail by the local rabbits, who think it's their castle. The trees are growing right through the bank, so it's basically half-forested now. Stick around for the light changing, it's a show.

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