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Fox fort. This univallate ringfort is situated in the corner of a field NE of KE015-006----. An excellent view is afforded from this site, especially to the S, E and W. This ringfort consists of a sub-circular area enclosed by a well-defined bank of earth and stone construction. It is on average 5m wide at the base and rises to an average of 2.4m high externally and 2m internally. Contained in the interior on the W sector is a semi-circular raised area curving into the bank. To the E of this is a clump of stones while E of the stones is a small depression 2.4m x 2.4m. In the N sector of the interior is an oblong mound (KE015-005002-), 4.6m x 2.4m externally and .6m high.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 562. 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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