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Fairy fort / ringfort
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This possible rath is indicated on the 1836 OS 6-inch map as an oval ringfort-sized enclosure (max. dim. c. 20m N-S), annotated as ‘Fort’. It is shown enclosed within a larger D-shaped enclosure, defined by a bank or wall which curves around the possible rath on the S, W and N, with a road forming the straight side at E. There is no trace visible of this 'Fort' now. It was situated in low level pasture land to the N of the River Finn. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of revised upload: 10 April 2018
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.

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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No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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