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A fairy fort, or earthen ringfort in Brisla East, is a circular earthwork enclosure typically dating to the early medieval period (c. 500–1000 AD), often associated with domestic or defensive use. Local folklore may link such sites to the "good people" or fairies, reflecting their enduring presence in Irish tradition.
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- What survives
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Places near here
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Dangananella Househouse · 2.1 mi
Derrycrossaun Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 2.6 mi
St Senan's WellSpring · 3.6 mi
Crag WoodWood · 4.4 mi
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Cahermurphy Castle (in Ruins)Castle, tower house · 4.8 mi
The Museum of Irish Rural LifeMuseum · 4.9 mi
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