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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glouria

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diameter 18.4m N-S, 20.3m E-W This univallate rath has an excellent view of the surrounding country. A circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank and exterior fosse, the bank to the W has been levelled due to drainage works. The height of the bank measures .8m externally and .6m above the interior. The width of the bank at the base measures 3.5m. The enclosing fosse is flat bottomed, 1.2m wide and .4m deep. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 270. 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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