What is recorded here

Indicated is a fairy fort in County Mayo, Ireland. The earthy ring holds a modern burial ground, blending human memory with older legend. Its simple bank and narrow gate invite wonder about who entered, when, and what they left behind.

In level pasture. Circular area (33m N-S; 36m E-W), enclosed by earthen bank (H 1.7m), with external fosse to E (D 0.4m). Entrance on SE (Wth 1.4m) marked by modern gate. Interior contains modern burial ground (MA109-017002-). Stone field fence encloses the site. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 140. Date of upload: 22 February 2013

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