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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathattin

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort

What is recorded here

Situated on low-lying ground in gently undulating terrain. Oval area (c. 45m NW-SE; c. 40m NE-SW) defined by an earthen bank. The site appears to have been levelled in 1973; visible on aerial photographs (GSIAP, N 354-5). Not visible at ground level. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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