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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Garryduff (kinnatalloon By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture on crest of ridge, N-facing. Good view in all directions. Circular area (42m N-S; 41m E-W) enclosed by substantial earthen bank (H 2.25m); fosse (max. D 2m); counterscarp bank (H 0.5m). Well-preserved entrance to NE, with causeway. Interior level, slightly raised area in centre. Possible souterrain (CO054-140---) in interior. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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