What is recorded here

Lisbaun is a fairy fort in County Mayo, Ireland. Its earthen walls still stand where human history thins into legend, marking the border between the seen world and the hidden one. People may have lived there before fleeing the fairies, or the fairies may have taken the fort from people and kept it warm. Either way, the soil remembers hands that shaped it, and the ring still holds its shape against forgetting.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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