What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Boher is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Boher, County Tipperary, Ireland. It stands on a poorly drained northwest-facing slope in an upland area, with a nearby fulacht fiadh to the north. A raised circular platform is defined by a scarp and outer bank, with an external fosse. Dense vegetation covers the site, making detailed examination impossible.

Situated on a poorly drained NW-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area with a nearby fulacht fiadh (TN025-052) to the N. A raised circular platform defined by a scarp (H 1.3-2m) and outer bank (Wth 2m; int. H 1.5m; ext. H 1.3m) with external fosse (Wth 3m; D 0.5m). Site covered in dense vegetation making detailed examination impossible. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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