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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ardeelan Lower

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal Diam 22.5m. A circular enclosure surrounded by an earthen bank scarped from the hillside and giving the interior a raised appearance and a fosse-like feature to the outside. It is situated on top of Ardeelin Hill the highest point in the area, overlooking the beach. The site is divided by a modern field fence and is badly overgrown. 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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