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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Sliss

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diameter 32m N-S, 34m E-W Lissaniska/Lios an Uisce (ringfort of the water). This circular univallate rath has an enclosing earthen bank which rises to a maximum of 2.6m externally and 1m internally. Two gaps to the NE ttnd W provide access to the interior; they measure 3m and 5m in width respectively. A fieldbank runs along the W side of this fort. An external fosse 3m in width and c 1m below the height of the surrounding land runs from the W through N to NE. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 175. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 2 August 2013

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