What is recorded here
The fairy fort or stone ringfort in Doonowney is in County Sligo, Ireland. The 24m circular cashel sits on a slight rise in gently undulating pasture south of a small old farmyard, offering excellent views in all directions. A modern drystone wall defines the perimeter, with a low exterior scarp of collapsed limestone rubble at its base. A 1.5m break at WNW may mark the original entrance, while a modern NW-SE field wall links to the cashel at NW and ESE.
Situated on a slight rise in gently undulating pasture to the S of a small old farmyard. Views are excellent in all directions. Raised circular area (diam. 24m) defined by a modern drystone wall (Wth 0.8m; int. H 1.4m; ext. H 1.4m). At the base of the wall, on the exterior side, is a low scarp of collapsed limestone rubble (Wth 1.3m; ext. H 1.4m). A break in the wall at WNW (Wth 1.5m) may mark the position of the original entrance. There is a modern break in the wall at SE (Wth 1.4m). A modern NW-SE orientated drystone field wall links to the cashel wall at NW and at ESE.
Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan
Date of upload: 21 April 2011
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