What is recorded here

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lisheenacloonta, Monaroan is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Lisheenacloonta, Monaroan, County Tipperary, Ireland. It occupies a south-east-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area, with an enclosure to the east and a well-preserved limekiln to the north. A raised circular area is enclosed by an earth and stone bank two metres wide and 0.8 metres high, accompanied by an external ditch two metres wide and 0.2 metres deep. Dense vegetation covers the interior, making detailed examination impossible.

Situated on a SE-facing slope of rising ground in an upland area with an enclosure (TN026-013) to the E and a well-preserved limekiln to the N. A raised circular area enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 0.8m) and an external fosse (Wth 2m; D 0.2m). The interior of the site is covered in dense vegetation making detailed examination imposssible. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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