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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Marybrook

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In orchard, on S-facing slope overlooking Awbeg River. Circular area (40m N-S; 39m E-W) defined by low rise (H c. 0.4m) with external depression (D 0.5m); most clearly visible S->NNE and traceable NNE->ESE. Eighteenth century farm buildings truncate enclosure on SE side. Castle (CO023-109---) lies to E. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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