What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Clonkill is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Clonkill, County Westmeath, Ireland. Situated on top of a prominent hillock, the site was recorded as having good views in all directions. A small raised circular area, approximately 17 metres in diameter from east to west, is enclosed by a low earth and stone bank. A shallow external fosse, which has been infilled from east through southeast, surrounds the bank, and a 1.6-metre-wide entrance gap is located at the east.

Situated on top of a prominent hillock with good views in all directions. A small raised circular shaped area (approx. diam. 17m E-W) enclosed by a low earth and stone bank and a shallow external fosse that has been infilled from E-SE, with entrance gap (Wth 1.6m) at E. The interior rises towards the centre. See attached profile of monument surveyed and drawn by the ASI. Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 12 March 2018

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