Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Killala

In rough grazing, on top of a ridge. The westernmost of two adjoining raths (see SL027-023----), the fosses of which are c. 4m apart. A raised circular area (int. diam. 39m) enclosed by an earthen bank and an external fosse. The bank is substantial (Wth c. 8m; int. H 1.4m; ext. H 2m) with some traces of internal stone kerbing at W and SW. Traces of possible footings of a stone wall are evident on top of the bank along the S arc. The entrance (Wth c. 5.4m) is at NE with a causeway across the fosse. The fosse (Wth 6m; D 1.1m) is clearly defined all round and apart from the junction with the adjoining rath at E, is surrounded by a terrace (Wth 13m; H 0.6m). The interior is partially covered with overgrowth. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008