What is recorded here
Kilmihil is named for a fairy fort, but the earthwork may have been a human home before belief changed its shape. The fort still stands as a ring of soil and memory, waiting for someone to walk its edge and ask what it kept.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
St Michaels Church (in Ruins)Church · 819 yd
Catholic Church of Saint Michael the Archangelchurch/chapel · 1035 yd
LissaruanFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1345 yd
LisnalragaunFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1691 yd
Knockalough Castle (in Ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1.4 mi
Derrycrossaun Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.6 mi
Crag WoodWood · 5.7 mi
Clonderalaw BayBay · 6.6 mi
St Senan's WellSpring · 7.2 mi
Doughmore BeachBeach / strand · 8.4 mi
Vandeleur Walled GardenHeritage attraction · 8.9 mi