What is recorded here

Marked as a circular enclosure described in gothic lettering as 'Lisnamoe Fort (fort of the cows)' on the 1837 and 1928 eds of the OS 6-inch map. It is situated on a low knoll in an undulating landscape. Circular grass-covered area (diam. c. 35m E-W) defined by an overgrown earthen bank (Wth 3.5m at E to 6m at W; int. H 0.4-0.6m; ext. H 0.9-1.1m). There is no visible fosse or identifiable original entrance. The S part of the interior has a large quarry (diam. 10-12m; D 2.5m). Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

Lisnamoe Fort, also known as Rathlena, is a circular early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 5th and 10th centuries. The name "Lisnamoe" (from the Irish "Lios na mBó") suggests a "fort of the cows," reflecting its possible use as a seasonal livestock enclosure, while local tradition associates such sites with fairy lore and otherworldly inhabitants.

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