What is recorded here
Craggaunoonia is an earthen ringfort in County Kerry, Ireland. It is a human-made fortress, not a fairy creation. The name is a later story layered over a real structure. Its earthworks remain visible in the landscape.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Enclosure in CraggaunooniaEnclosure · 268 yd
Ballymacadam Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 824 yd
Ballyplimoth CastleCastle · 833 yd
Quarry in GlanlarehanQuarry · 1.1 mi
Kilbannivane Church (in ruins)Church · 1.2 mi
SlievebrickanMountain / peak · 3.1 mi
KnockateeMountain / peak · 3.6 mi
PouldermotCave · 8.6 mi
Common AlderCommon Alder · 9.6 mi
Monument WoodWood · 10.0 mi