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Fairy fort / ringfort in Carnowen

Fairy fort / ringfort
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A natural, oval platform of rock outcrop c. 60m N-S —c.20 E-W and 4m to 5m high. It is very overgrown but there is no evidence of any artificial fortification on its level top. It is believed locally to be a 'Fort' and is so marked on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map. It is situated in excellent land on the bank of the River Deele with wide views. 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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