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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathea

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Internal diameter 41m N-S, 44m E-W This univallate rath is situated on rising land, and a good view is afforded in all directions, especially to the S to E. It consists of an irregularly shaped inner area, which is enclosed by a well-defined bank and exterior fosse. The enclosing earthen bank is on average 5m wide, rising .8m-1.5m externally and .5m-1.2m internally. On the E side it has a steep exterior side which rises to a maximum of 2.2m. The fosse is only visible from the N through E to S where it is 1m wide and .6m below the height of the surrounding land. Two main gaps appear in the bank to the N and S measuring 3m and 6.6m respectively. The interior is at a higher level than the surrounding land. The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 654. 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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