What is recorded here
Fairy fort and earthen ringfort in Ballintobeenig, County Kerry, Ireland. A forgotten circular home still stands where people lived, loved and left marks behind. The fairy name adds a layer of wonder, but the earth records the human shape of daily life.
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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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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