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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballymackeamore

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In level pasture. Circular area (24m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (int. H 0.9m; ext. H 1.45m) E->W and defined by scarped edge (H 1.45m; Wth 6.8m) W->E, with external fosse (D 0.4m; Wth 2.25m) around full circuit. Enclosing element is largely covered by dense overgrowth. Immediately outside fosse SE->NE is much-eroded field boundary, whilst immediately outside fosse NE->SE is avenue leading to dwelling to N. Interior, raised above level of surrounding terrain, slopes down gently towards centre where mature deciduous tree stands, otherwise interior covered with nettles. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

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