What is recorded here
Fairy fort and ringfort in Ballymulcashel, County Clare, Ireland. A ringfort is an ancient earthwork, often circular, made for people to live, keep animals or mark territory. The fairy fort name is local story, not proven fact.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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islandWood · 1.2 mi
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The RingfortHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
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