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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Tarmon Hill

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diameter 30m N-S, 28m E-W This circular univallate rath consists of an inner circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank and exterior fosse. The maximum external height of the bank measures 2.5m while the maximum height above the interior is 1.6m on average. The width of the bank at the base measures 6m. The fosse is c 1.8m in width and .5m deep. Two gaps to the NE and SE, measuring 3m and 2m respectively, provide access to the interior. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 203. 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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