Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Cloonkirgeen, County Cork

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

What is recorded here

On small rise in undulating pasture. Oval area (25m N-S; 30m E-W) scarped up above surrounding land and enclosed by low earthen bank (H 1.5m). Gap in bank (Wth 1.5m) to ENE. Interior slopes down gently to SW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO121-012

Places near here

Photo credits

Maker not stated on source page, fi.pinterest.com
Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
SlaineMacRoth, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
dougf, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Standing stone in CaherkirkyStanding stone · 1583 yd

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Caherkirky is a massive slab standing near two boulder-burials. It looks like it’s keeping watch over…

Standing stone in Glan (carbery East (e.d) By.)Standing stone · 1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Glan By is leaning slightly to the north on a ridge with extensive views, probably because it's…

post box1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Post box in Ballynacarriga is a tiny cast-iron legend from around 1935! It’s got that 'P & T' emblem that tells you…

water pump1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Water pump in Ballynacarriga has an elegantly-curved handle that looks like it’s ready for a dance-off. It’s a reminder…

Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga (carbery East (eastern Div.) By.)Sheela-na-gig · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Sheela-na-gig in Ballynacarriga By.) is carved right above the castle door, flashing her bits to ward off evil, which…

Tower (in Ruins)Bawn · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Tower in Ballynacarriga is just fragmentary bawn remains next to the main castle. A short wall runs north from the…

Ballynacarriga CastleCastle, tower house · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Ballynacarriga Castle is a four-storey tower house overlooking the lough. It has a spiral stair, vaulted lobby, and…

bridge1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Bridge in Ballynacarriga is part of a fancy group with a castle and a mill, so it thinks it’s royalty. The fairies are…

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glan (carbery East (e.d) By.)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glan has a man-made underground passage inside. That’s pretty cool, right? The bank is…

Bunanumera, Randal ÓgGAA ground · 1.5 mi

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in KilmeenFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1.5 mi

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilmeen is currently run by a very aggressive dog named Barnaby who hates visitors.…

Standing stone in Tullyglass (carbery East (w.d) By.)Standing stone · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom The Standing stone in Tullyglass is rumored to host a fiddler every full moon who plays until dawn without ever taking…

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

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

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover