What is recorded here

Ardarragh holds a wide circular fort where an unusually thick inner bank still surrounds a small central field. People called it a fairy fort, perhaps because the land still feels occupied even when empty. Someone built that much earth to keep out rain, invaders or forgetting. The eastern entrance points toward the living world, inviting entry into a place that may not wish to be left unchanged.

Raised circular area (int. dims. 40m NW-SE; 39m NNE-SSW) enclosed by two substantial earthen banks with outer fosses. External fosse and bank have been much modified and incorporated into the field boundary. Inner bank is exceptionally wide (Wth 8.4m). Original entrance at E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 December 2008

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