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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Oakpark OR Painestown

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Aerial photograph (CUCAP BGH 41) shows cropmark of fosse enclosing two thirds of circular area (est max. diam. c. 40m). Small hillock, possibly artificial obscures remaining portion of the site. No visible surface traces. Possibly a ringfort site. Also clearly visible on aerial photographs taken by Dr. G.F. Barrett (GB94.FL.02; GB96.GC.08). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 31 January 2012

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