Lisheen Fort

Marked as a circular enclosure on the 1837 and 1928 eds of the OS 6-inch map where it is described in gothic lettering as 'Lisheen Fort' (Little fort). It is situated on a gentle E-facing slope. Circular grass-covered area (diam. 29.2m N-S; 28.2m E-W) defined by an overgrown earthen bank (Wth 3-5m; int. H 0.3-0.9m; ext. H 0.8-1.1m), which is incorporated into a field bank with an outer fosse or ditch (Wth of top 4m; Wth of base 2.4m; D 0.2m) SW-NW. There is an entrance (Wth 2.6m) at SE and an oval mound (dims 3.8m ENE-WSW; 2.3m N-S; H 0.1-0.2m) just N of the centre. Standing stone (RO032-045002-) is 18m outside the perimeter at SW. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Lisheen Fort, Rathlena is a circular, grass-covered ringfort, likely dating to the early medieval period, based on its form and map evidence from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name "Lisheen" (Little fort) and its depiction in gothic lettering on historical maps suggest a possible link to local folklore or early traditions, though specific stories are not recorded.