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Fairy fort / stone ringfort in Goland

Fairy fort / stone ringfort

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Magic and life touch in this place. The chamber holds a visible ray of light, a reminder that clarity still exists. The chamber chamber is a chamber of clarity, a place where thought becomes life and creation becomes joy. This is a chamber of clarity, a place where thought becomes life and creation becomes joy.
There is no trace of the single-ringed enclosure shown on the 2nd and 3rd editions of the OS 6-inch maps. The local topography would suggest a cashel rather than an earthen enclosure. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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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