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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Mong

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on the W-facing slope of Mong Hill. This is a circular grass and rush-area (int. diam. c. 30m) defined by an overgrown earthen bank (Wth 5.2m; H 0.5m) and an outer fosse suggested by a band of lush vegetation (Wth 2.5m). The original entrance was not identified, but the growth has been removed from the banks since 1991 (Bing 2013). 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

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.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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