What is recorded here

Lugacaha fort is a fairy fort or earthen ringfort in Lugacaha, County Sligo, Ireland. It occupies a prominent position on a high ridge above pasture. A substantial earthen bank and scarp enclose a large raised circular area with an eastern entrance and gently sloping access ramp. Some stone facing is visible on the external bank, while field clearance boulders protrude from the interior sod.

In pasture, in a prominent position on top of a high ridge. A large raised circular area (diam. 42m) enclosed by a substantial earthen bank (Wth 4.6m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 1.5m) E-W and by a scarp (H 1.5m) W-E. Some stone facing is evident on the external face of the bank. The entrance (Wth 4m) is at E with a gently sloping access ramp. The interior slopes gently down to NE. An E-W field boundary crosses the S half of the interior. Possible field clearance boulders protrude from sod in the interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008

Lugacaha fort is a large early-medieval ringfort, likely dating to between the 6th and 10th centuries, characterised by a prominent earthen bank and scarp. Local folklore, common to many such sites, may associate it with fairy legend or ancient septs, though specific traditions are not recorded.

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