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Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Rathnaconeen

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, located on ridge, with excellent views in all directions. Shown on the 1838 and 1930 OS 6-inch maps as circular embanked enclosure (diam. c. 25-30m), probably a ringfort. According to local information, this enclosure was levelled in the early 20th century. Slight surface undulations mark the location.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA039-025

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Photo credits
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Mike-kinsella, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Ben Brooksbank, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
  • David Farrell Photography / Western People, www.westernpeople.ie
  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.alamy.com
  • Milesoneill, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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