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Fairy fort / ringfort in Coolaghflags

Fairy fort / ringfort
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Fairy fort / ringfort in Coolaghflags
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What is recorded here

On N-facing slope at the N end of a SW-NE ridge, in rough furzy pasture. The ground to the W and S of the monument is wet and boggy. There are extensive views to from NW-NE. The monument, known locally as ‘the rath’ is overgrown with furze bushes and hawthorn. A raised area (max. diam. 20m; ; diam. at top 15m; H 1.5m) with a slightly dished interior. See attached: KK030-003----_01 Sketch plan by Kieran Campbell Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 17 July 2023

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