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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballygibbon (muskerry East By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on W-facing slope, overlooking River Martin. Circular area (diam. 31.2m) defined by earthen bank (H 1.8m). Entrance (Wth c. 2m) to WNW. Interior used for grazing; clear of overgrowth. Laneway respects enclosure to NE. 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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