Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Robertstown (kells Lower By.)

Situated just off the SE end of a short NW-SE ridge. This is a circular grass-covered area (diam. 26m E-W) that slopes down to the E (H c. 1.4m). It is defined by an earthen bank (Wth of base 6-10m; int. H 0.1m at E to 1.3m at W; ext. H 1.2-1.9m) with some bushes, and an outer fosse (at W: Wth of top 7.5m; Wth of base 1.5m; ext. D 0.7m) E-W-N. The original entrance is not identified. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 5 September 2018 Amended: 14 December 2022