What is recorded here

Fairy forts are often called forts, but they are not human-made. They belong to the hidden people who still own much of the Irish countryside. The distinction matters because it changes what the place is and how people should behave around it.

Situated in an upland area, with excellent visibility. Visible on aerial photographs (GSI, S 530-1). A circular area (diam. c. 31m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth c. 2.5m, int. H c. 0.7m, ext. H c. 1.3m) and external fosse (Wth c. 3.1m). Possible original entrance at NE. A possible Man-made underground passage (LA015-008002-) lies in NE quadrant of interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Laois' (Dublin Stationery Office, 1995) compiled by P. David Sweetman, Olive Alcock and Bernie Moran. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 December 2007

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.