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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Gort Na Fuinseann

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, above S-facing slope, overlooking Douglas river to S. Arc formed by heavily overgrown earthen bank (int. H 1.6m) NW->ENE, incorporated into field fence system. According to local information, "full ring" clearly visible when field ploughed; known as "Pairc a Leasa". 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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