Lismareada, fairy fort or earthen ringfort in County Kerry

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What is recorded here

Lismareada/Lios Mhairéada: A circular enclosure is marked at this location on both editions of the OS maps. It was levelled in the 1960s during land improvement operations. It was located adjacent to the E bank of the Weaver's stream and afforded clear views in all directions. Cork University Press (1996), no. 690.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KE065-053

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