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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballybunnion

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diameter 22m N-S, 23m E-W Situated in the top left-hand corner of McMahon's pastoral field, the view from this site is excellent in all directions. This site consists of a sub-circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank. The maximum height of the bank measures 2.7m externally and 2m internally. On average the width of the bank at the base measures 4m. The interior is at a higher level than the surrounding land and in the centre is a raised mound 9m x 7m. Two gaps to the NNW and W, both measuring c 1.5m, 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. 207. 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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