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Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Kilkilleen

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on NW-facing slope, overlooking Roaringwater Bay. Circular area (26m N-S; 26m E-W) enclosed by stone-faced earthen bank (H 1.6m). Break inbank to ENE (Wth 3m) and WSW (Wth 3m). Man-made underground passage (CO140-055002-) and burial ground (CO140-055003-) in interior.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO140-055001

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