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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Barragarraun

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On E-facing slope of a low hill. A subcircular rath (c. 50m NW-SE; c. 40m NE-SW), in fair condition, defined by an earthen bank. A gap (Wth 1.5m) is visible at N. The interior, which is raised well above the surrounding field level, is densely overgrown. A field wall cuts through the monument at NW and SE. Compiled by: Galway Archaeological Survey, UCG Date of upload: 6 January 2017

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