What is recorded here

Indicated is a fairy fort in County Mayo, Ireland. Its earthworks still stand where human hands shaped them, though the names of those hands have faded. The fort may have housed families, herds or fears, but no clear record survives to confirm which. What remains is a ring of soil that refuses to be forgotten, waiting for someone to walk its edge and imagine the life it held.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.