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Why this matters

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

Overview

Indicated — Knockanarrigan is recorded as Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Wicklow. Situated towards the S end of a low ridge in marshy terrain with gentle downhill slopes to the E, S and W. 32m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 4.5m

Who made it and when

The saved account records: In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.

How it was made and used

The saved account records: 32m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 4.5m

What was found

The saved account records: A possible hut foundation consisting of a platform (diam.

What remains

The saved account records: H 0.15m) is visible in the E sector of the site.

Why it mattered

Indicated — Knockanarrigan matters because the source ties fairy fort / earthen ringfort to this exact landscape and preserves evidence that a bare map name loses. The saved account adds: Situated towards the S end of a low ridge in marshy terrain with gentle downhill slopes to the E, S and W.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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