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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Cúil An Bhuacaigh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on S-facing slope of E-W ridge. Circular area (29m N-S; 29m E-W) defined by earthen bank (H 1.3m). Bank stone-faced externally; planted with coniferous trees to W where incorporated into field fence system. Large cairn of field clearance stones adjoining outer bank face to SE. Interior raised on S side to compensate for hillslope. 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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