Rath Hilltop Fairy Fort

Internal diam. 20m. A circular area enclosed by an earthen bank created by scarping the hillside and giving a steep appearance from the outside. Ploughing occurs right up to the bank and is probably responsible for a platform of earth which juts out from beneath it. It may also have obscured a fosse if one ever existed. The site is situated on top of a steep hill with excellent views in all directions but the land in the valleys is wet and marshy. 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