What is recorded here

Martin's Fort is a rectangular earth-covered stone structure on a high ridge in County Louth, measuring 31m by 12.5m. Bones and skeletons were found close to the site and in larger quantities in the field to the east. The NNE end holds a raised platform, and the shape suggests a possible church site rather than a defensive stronghold.

The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 25 May 2012 Rectangular earth-covered stone structure (max. dims. 31m by 12.5m) placed on top of high ridge, orientated NNE-SSW. Marked on 1835 ed. of OS 6-inch map as 'Martin's Fort'. At NNE end is raised 'platform'. Bones and skeletons found close to the site and in larger quantities in field to E (LH013-011----). (CLAJ 1910, 295). Possibly a church site.

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