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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballycahane Lower

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In undulating pasture with moderate views in all directions. Enclosure (LI022-070----) located 40m to SW, second enclosure (LI022-072----) 50m to SE. Surveyed by ASI in 2000 and described as an oval-shaped area (18m N-S; 22.4m E-W) defined by a scarped edge (Wth 3m; H 0.55m) with an external fosse (H 0.3m; base Wth 1.7m) visible from E to SE and SW to W. Relict field drains intersect at S. Undulating interior slopes gently to E. The outline of the partially overgrown monument is visible on Google Earth orthoimage taken 28/06/2020. See attached sketch plan drawn and surveyed by ASI and Google earth orthoimage 28/06/2020 Compiled by: Martin Fitzpatrick Date of upload: 28 July 2020

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