What is recorded here

Not marked on OS 1836 or 1876 eds. Known as the 'fort field' (local information). Subrectangular area (int. dims. 37m E-W; 32.2m N-S) enclosed by a low modern-looking earthen bank with the exception of E quadrant where it is bounded by a deep trench which is coterminous with the townland boundary. Situated close to the base of a drumlin ridge overlooked by rising ground. Probably the site of a rath. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.

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