Knockbrack Fort, fairy fort in County Mayo

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

What is recorded here

In pasture, located on a slight rise in an area of undulating rough and average pasture interspersed with areas of bog to NE and more extensive tracts to W and SW. Slightly raised circular area (18m N–S; 18.6m E–W) defined by a bank (Wth 1.65-2m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.9m). The external slope of the bank is cut to the vertical, the result of relatively recent modification. There are narrow breaks (max. Wth c. 1m) at SE, S, SW and W. The interior is level. The bank is thickly ringed with thorn bushes and brambles.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA038-032

Places near here

Photo credits

Maker not stated on source page, nl.pinterest.com
Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
Maker not stated on source page, www.tonyoneill.org
Maker not stated on source page, www.lonelyplanet.com
National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.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
Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org

Megalithic tomb in CreevyMegalithic tomb · 505 yd

Explorer Tom Megalithic tomb in Creevy inspired some absolute rubbish poetry that rhymes 'stone' with 'alone', which is a bit dark…

Holy well in Carrowgarve SouthHoly well · 1316 yd

Explorer Tom Holy well in Carrowgarve South took forty cups of tea to build, according to the local legend that is definitely true.…

Wedge tomb in Carrowgarve SouthWedge tomb · 1724 yd

Explorer Tom Wedge tomb in Carrowgarve South claims it took exactly four hundred cups of tea to build, which is either a lie or a…

Standing stone in Carrowkilleen (tirawley By.)Standing stone · 1.4 mi

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Carrowkilleen has a curse that only hits people who don’t wave to the cows. It’s on a hilltop, so you…

Court tomb in Carrowkilleen (tirawley By.)Court tomb · 1.7 mi

Explorer Tom Court tomb in Carrowkilleen thinks Dublin tourists are too loud for its ancient peace. It’s the eastern twin, always…

Catholic Church of the Holy SoulsChurch/chapel · 3.9 mi

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Holy Souls in Keenagh Beg claims it’s older than the concept of silence itself. The architects…

Standing stone in EskeraghStanding stone · 3.9 mi

Explorer Tom Standing stone in Eskeragh is hiding a scandal that has been kept quiet for centuries, probably about who really built…

St. Tiernan's Park, Crossmolina Deel RoversGAA ground · 4.0 mi

Ballina Golf ClubGolf course · 11 mi

presbytery/parochial/curate's house19 mi

Explorer Tom Presbytery in Cahernamart made a New Year's resolution to stop leaking water into the basement, but it failed miserably…

Aughavale CemeteryGraveyard · 21 mi

Explorer Tom Aughavale Cemetery in County Mayo was the subject of a massive parish argument that probably lasted longer than the…

Murrisk Pier LoopWalking route · 22 mi

Explorer Tom Murrisk Pier Loop would handle a reality show by hiding the pier from everyone. It’s got that ‘I’m too cool for…

More archaeology and monuments in County Mayo · All of County Mayo

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover