Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Aulanebane

Internal diameter 20m N-S, 20.5m E-W This circular univallate ringfort is situated in the N sector of a large pastoral field. The enclosing bank is constructed of earth and stone. On average 7m in width at the base, it rises to a maximum of 1.1m above the interior and 1.4m above the external ground level. The interior is at much the same level as the surrounding land, and in the SE sector is a mound (KE021-027001-) of stones. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 717. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013