
What is recorded here
Indicated is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Carrownrush (tireragh By., Easky West Ed), County Sligo, Ireland. It occupies a gentle north-facing slope above the Atlantic Ocean, forming a raised circle twenty-two point eight metres across. A low bank of earth and stone surrounds the interior, with a narrow western break that may mark the original entrance. Large stones from field clearance now rest on the bank and inside the ring.
Situated on a gentle N-facing slope overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 22.8m) enclosed by a low bank of earth and stone (Wth. 2.75m; int. H 0.2m-0.5m; ext H 0.7m). No fosse. Narrow break in bank at WSW (Wth. c. 1m) may mark original entrance. Field clearance including large stones has been thrown up on the bank and within the internal area.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 19 January 2011
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