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Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Kilnagun

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Raised circular area (int. diam. 21m) enclosed by a bank of earth and stone, best preserved at S where drystone walling has been applied to its outer face, and denuded elsewhere. Original entrance not recognisable.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV044-015

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