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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Baile Mhic Íre

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on break in S-facing slope. Circular raised area (42m E-W; 41m N-S) defined by earthen bank (int. H 0.3m; ext. H 2.1m); external fosse (D 1.5m). Counterscarp bank (max. H 1.4m) incorporated into field fence system to NE. Break (Wth 4m) in bank to E. Interior slopes gently down to SW; souterrain (CO058-042002-) in W quadrant. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 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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