What is recorded here

Fairy fort in Baile An Ásaigh, County Kerry. The circular enclosure has been removed, though it still appears on the 1st edition OS map and Fair Plan. It stood in the narrow valley extending NNE from Dingle town, a small fort now absent from the land but preserved in drawing.

The circular enclosure marked on the 1st edition of the OS map has been removed. It was named 'Fort' on the Fair Plan. It was situated in the narrow valley that extends NNE from Dingle town. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 597. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 7 August 2013

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.