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Fairy fort / ringfort in Hammondstown AND Tonaghmore

Fairy fort / ringfort

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Fairy fort / ringfort in Hammondstown AND Tonaghmore is a fairy fort or ringfort in Hammondstown AND Tonaghmore, County Westmeath, Ireland. Situated at the north edge of a natural ridge in undulating pasture land, the site offered extensive views to the north, east, and southwest while being overlooked by higher ground to the south. The levelled monument was located in the centre of a modern coniferous plantation, and no surface remains were visible of the earthwork which was levelled in the 1930s.
Situated at N edge of a natural ridge in undulating pasture land with extensive views to N, E & SW, overlooked by higher ground to S. Site of levelled monument now located in centre of modern coniferous plantation. No surface remains visible of levelled monument which was levelled c. 1930s. Compiled by: Frank Coyne & Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 18 November 2016

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