What is recorded here

Kilcow holds a circular earthen fort where people lived, died and forgot the names of everyone who ever entered. The ridge still stands beside ordinary ground, preserving the shape of households that stopped answering centuries ago. Forgetting did not erase the fort; it returned the forgetters to the world as legend.

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.