Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilmakerrill

Situated on a slight rise on the floor of Glenfarne valley. This is a grass and reed-covered circular area (int. diam. 24m E-W; 23m N-S) defined by an intermittently visible earthen bank (Wth 2m; max. H 0.3m) which is separated by a fosse (Wth at base 1.82m; D 0.2m) from an outer bank (Wth 3.7m; ext. H 0.9m). There is an entrance (Wth 5m) through both banks, and a causeway, at SE. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008