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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Balreagh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

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Situated on a slight natural rise of ground in gently undulating grassland, with extensive views of the surrounding countryside. Ringfort (WM013-044---) 215m to NW. A sub-circular shaped area (approx. diam. 30m N-S; 25m E-W) enclosed by a low earthen bank and a shallow external fosse that is only visible at NE, with entrance gap (Wth 2m) at E. The interior rises appreciably towards the centre. Traces of cultivation ridges are visible running across the interior from N-S. Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 9 April 2018

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