Why this matters
Lisnalee — Shanaghmoyle is a likely early-medieval ringfort, evidenced by its raised circular enclosure and alignment with typical rath features. Though folklore is not specifically recorded for this site, like many such forts in Ireland, it may have later been associated with local fairy traditions or territorial markers in early Irish society.
What is recorded here
In pasture, on a low elevation with good views over gently undulating grassland intermixed with bog.
This rath is named ‘Lisnalee’ on the 1838 and 1919 OS 6-inch maps. Raised circular area (29.5m N-S; 30m E-W) enclosed by an earthen bank (Wth 2.9m at S, 3.4m at N; int. H 0.2-0.4m; ext. H 1.2m at S, 2m at N) reduced to scarp at E−SE. The platform is built up on its N half to compensate for the natural fall of ground and create a level interior. The bank has a compact appearance with a near vertical external face that suggests it was modified in the recent past. The original entrance may be at the SW where there is a gap (Wth 2m) at the lowest point in the bank. Another rath (MA081-025---) is located on higher ground 225m to NNE.
Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy
Date of upload: 8 December 2021
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