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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Newtowncliffony

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

In N-sloping pasture with excellent views. Originally circular area enclosed by a bank of earth and stone (int. H 0.4m - 0.6m; int. H 1m). There is no evidence for a fosse. The rath is divided into unequal portions by a NW-SE field boundary. The larger portion, SW of this has been removed. The smaller portion (max. dim. 19m) is overgrown with scrub. Original entrance not recognisable. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Date of upload: 08 March 2013

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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