What is recorded here
Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knocknahur South is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Knocknahur South, County Sligo, Ireland. It sits in gently undulating ground with views over Ballysadare Bay and Knocknarea. The current OS 6-inch map shows a roughly circular enclosure about 20m across, but no visible remains appear above ground today.
In gently undulating ground with views over Ballysadare Bay and Knocknarea. Shown on the current OS 6-inch map as a roughly circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m). There are no visible remains above ground.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 22 October 2013
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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