Indicated

Situated at the crest of a S-facing slope. It was described in 1967 as a large grass-covered area (diam. 51m E-W; 50m N-S) with apple trees that sloped down to the S and was defined by a scarp (at S: Wth 1.75m; H 1.8m) that melded into the slope NW-NE. At the centre was a slightly domed area (diam. 30m N-S; 29 E-W) defined by a slight fosse which was visible as a vegetation change and probably represented the inner fosse of a bivallate rath. By 1995 farm buildings had been built in the E part of the interior (OSAP). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 29 January 2018

Lisgall is a likely early-medieval ringfort, indicated by its circular, grass-covered enclosure with a defined scarp to the south. Local tradition and folklore associate such sites with the Otherworld, and they were often considered dwellings of fairies or ancient spirits, leading to their avoidance by local communities.