Discover Alone, back to main map

Indicated

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on a slight S-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. Slightly raised circular area (diam. 24m) enclosed by a broad bank of earth and stone (Wth 4.5m; int. H 0.3m). There is no fosse visible at ground level. From NE-NW the bank is absent and the site is defined by a scarp (ext. H 0.6m). 'Rahelly House' is located 450m to the N and the rath appears to have been modified to form a tree ring. Drystone walling of random rubble limestone was added to the external face of the bank/scarp to form a vertical façade. This walling has largely collapsed where it defines the external face of the bank NW-NE and is better preserved where the bank is absent NE-NW. The original entrance is not recognisable. Mature ash trees grow along the perimeter and across the interior. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 21 April 2011

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
Recorded monument

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places