Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Lisaderg or Corweelis

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What is recorded here

Almost completely levelled. Marked 'Fort' on OS 1836 and 1876 eds. and known as same within the locality. Situated on the summit of a drumlin hill. All that survives is a much-denuded raised area (H 1.5m) defined by a low scarp from S-SW.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV018-009

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