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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Dromin (macturlough)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In level pasture. Circular area (diam. c. 30m) defined by a scarped edge with inner lip (int. H 0.5m; ext. H 1.3m) with external fosse (D 0.95m; Wth 2.2m). Gap (Wth 1.7m) across scarped at N. Field boundary, which formerly abutted enclosure on E side has been removed. An E-W running farm track passes 2.5m to N of site. Interior level, dry and clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011 See attached ASI aerial photographs ASIAP – taken on 04/03/2006.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.

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