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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in An Srath Greadaithe

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diam. 48m N-S, 34m E-W. An oval-shaped area enclosed by a much disturbed earthen bank with slight traces of an external fosse. There are many modern gaps in the bank cut for drainage purposes. The site is located on the E slope of a wet hill with good views to E, N and S. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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