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Fairy fort / ringfort in Tirur

Fairy fort / ringfort
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On a very prominent hill in otherwise gently undulating grassland. Known locally as the site of a 'fort' with a 'cave' (possible souterrain). No visible surface trace of either survives. According to local tradition, it is unlucky to till the field. The 'cave' is reputed to run to a another probable souterrain (GA046-028----), 2.5km to ENE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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