What is recorded here

The fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Killavally is in County Tipperary, Ireland. It sits on a steep southwest-facing slope in coniferous forest. A low bank encloses the site, reaching 0.65 metres high outside and 0.42 metres high inside. The bank is visible in the northwest and east quadrants, while a higher portion appears on the downslope southwest quadrant.

On a steep SW-facing slope in coniferous forest. Field boundaries have altered since 2nd (1906) ed. OS 6-inch map, with forest roads constructed, one c. 30m to W and another immediately E of ringfort. Monument completely surrounded by coniferous plantation. Ringfort is heavily overgrown with scrub, dead wood, ivy and brambles and is difficult to assess. Low enclosing bank (Wth 1.2m crest, 2.5m base; int. H 0.42m; ext. H 0.65m) visible in NW and E quadrants. A portion of bank visible on the downslope SW quadrant is higher (1.4m above ext.). Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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