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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilkinnikin East

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In scrub, on S-facing slope. Circular area (26.2m N-S; 26.1m E-W) enclosed by earthen bank (H 0.7m) and external fosse (D 0.6m). Gaps in bank to SE (Wth 1.2m) and SW (Wth 2m), with causeways. Interior higher in S quadrant; possible souterrain (CO127-009002-) to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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