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Lisnapaste Hilltop Fairy Fort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
Lisnapaste Hilltop Fairy Fort
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Internal diam. 30m. A circular area surrounded by a poorly preserved and overgrown earthen bank. A modern fence divides the site. It was built by cutting into the hillside which gives the interior a raised appearance. It is situated on a hill top with good views over the surrounding country. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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