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Largysillagh Fairy Fort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
Largysillagh Fairy Fort
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Largysillagh Fairy Fort is a ringfort in County Donegal, Ireland. It is a circular earthwork with a bank and ditch. People built it to keep out invaders and hold goods. It is a fortress from a time when strength mattered more than kindness.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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