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Monalough Fort - Hachured — Ballymurragh East

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on W-facing slope. Circular area (34m N-S; 35m E-W) defined by a scarped edge (H 2.45m; Wth 3m) with external fosse (D 1.05m; Wth 3.8m). Entrance (Wth 4m) with causeway across fosse at SW. Fosse best preserved WNW->SW. Marshy pond (c. 35m N-S; c. 45m E-W) located immediately outside base of scarp SW->WNW. Field boundary to SW of site removed. Interior level, dry and clear of overgrowth; used as a fodder area in winter months. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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