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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Located on the S facing slope of high ground with good views to the S, E and W. Circular area (diam. 26.5m N-S; diam 32m E-W) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; ext. H 2m - 0.5m; int. H 0.5m) and outer fosse (Wth 3m; int. D 1m) with possible entrance gap (Wth 3m) at E. There is a hollow area with cobblestone surface suggestive of habitation in the interior which slopes from N to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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