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Fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Screeboge

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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What is recorded here

On a low ridge in pasture. Depicted as a circular enclosure with the designation 'Fort' on the 1837 ed. of the OS 6-inch map. A raised subcircular area (c. 37m NNE-SSW; c. 30m WNW-ESE) enclosed by a much-denuded, low bank of earth and stone (Wth 1.8m; H 0.4-0.5m), which has been modified and incorporated into a field boundary. There is no trace of a fosse and the original entrance is not recognisable. This rath was used as a tree-ring in relatively modern times.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LF023-016

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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