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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Gortnacrusha South

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on E-facing slope. Slightly raised, roughly circular area defined by earthen bank (H 1.3m) to N and E; undulation to W. Bank stone-faced externally to N; respected by roadway to E. Locally known as ringfort (CMSS). 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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