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The following description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Raised circular earth and stone platform (int. diam. 31.5m, H 3-4m) enclosed by traces of much-degraded bank. Possible ancient entrance gap at E. Wide berm-like feature at base of platform at the N is possibly connected with tree plantation.

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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathcassan

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