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Lisnagleragh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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On top of a low ridge (long axis NE-SW) in pasture, with good views in all directions, particularly to SE. Depicted and named ‘Lisnagleragh’ on all OS historic mapping. A circular area (diam. 32m) defined by a substantial flat-topped earthen bank (int. H 0.8m; ext. H 2.6m; Wth at top 2m; overall Wth 7.7m). Mature…

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On top of a low ridge (long axis NE-SW) in pasture, with good views in all directions, particularly to SE. Depicted and named ‘Lisnagleragh’ on all OS historic mapping. A circular area (diam. 32m) defined by a substantial flat-topped earthen bank (int. H 0.8m; ext. H 2.6m; Wth at top 2m; overall Wth 7.7m). Mature beech trees align the bank with small thorn trees in between. A causewayed entrance (Wth 3m) is located at ESE, being very well defined and potentially faced on the northern side. Intermittent livestock tracks and low gaps are evident elsewhere. The outer fosse (Wth at base 1.6m; overall Wth 2.7m; D 0.2m) is visible E-WSW and is choked with briars for the most part. The interior is level and grass covered. A field boundary (long-axis NE-SW) is located c. 2m to NW. The following images have been uploaded: CL027-027----_01.jpg From NE. View of ringfort after snow. CL027-027----_02.jgp From NE. View across interior. CL027-027----_03.jpg From NNW. Cross-section of bank and fosse at ENE. CL027-027----_04.jpg Entrance at ESE.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CL027-027

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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.sciencephoto.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.com
  • Roger Diel, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.ireland.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, irisharchaeology.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.wikidata.org
  • Natasha Barton, credited by The Clare Echo, www.clareecho.ie
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