What is recorded here

On E-facing slope in meadow. Marked as circular enclosure on OS map (1838), containing 'Grave Yard'. O'Donovan (1838, 392) refers to 'ancient fort, which serves as a burial ground for young children'. Burial ground (MA117-018002-) in interior of earthen mound. 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. 345. Date of upload: 6 November 2013

Cloonliffen is a likely early-medieval fairy fort (ringfort/rath) situated on an east-facing slope in a meadow. It has been associated with a burial ground for young children, as noted by O'Donovan in 1838, blending historical and folkloric significance.

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