Maghera More Fairy Fort — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

No visible fort remains on the modern map, but Kinahan remembered a large sub-oval ridge beside the Isle Burn where it enters the Swilly. That much of a fairy fort is enough to make the ordinary coastline sound occupied: a hidden room, a displaced threshold, or a house the land stopped naming.

There is no trace of the 'Fort' marked here on the 1st edition Of the OS 6-inch map. Kinahan (1885-86, 427) states that it was of considerable size. It was situated on a sub-oval-shaped area of a ridge beside the shore where the Isle Burn enters the Swilly in good farm land. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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.