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Marked as a circular feature (diam. c. 30m) on the 1837 and 1914 eds. of the OS 6-inch map, and situated on the summit of a drumlin. Circular overgrown platform (diam. c. 25m; H 0.3-0.6m) defined by a fosse (at S: Wth of top 3m; Wth of base 2m; D 0.7m) and an outer bank (at S: Wth 1.5m; ext. H 0.3m). There is no visible entrance. It may be a ring-barrow. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010
Derreenasalt is a likely early-medieval ringfort, indicated by its circular platform and fosse, situated on a drumlin summit. The site is associated with local folklore referring to "fairy forts," reflecting traditional beliefs in otherworldly inhabitants.

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