Fairy fort or stone ringfort in Clyard, County Mayo

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What is recorded here

On hilltop, with extensive view on all sides. Subcircular area (26.5m N-S; 22m E-W), enclosed by stone wall (Wth 3m; H 0.7m). Field fence overlies site on N. Gap (Wth 2.4m) in SE may have been entrance. Interior contains rock outcrop. 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. 271.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA121-016

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