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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyregan (glenquin By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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In pasture, on gentle W-facing slope. Sub-circular area (44m N-S; 40m E-W) defined by a scarped edge (H 2.4m; Wth 4.5m) with an external fosse (D 0.7m; Wth 5.7m). Entrance (Wth 6.2m) at NW with causeway across fosse. A field boundary runs along outside edge of fosse NE->SE and S->NW; boundary junctions short distance outside fosse at SSE and N leave site completely enclosed in small field which, apart from interior of enclosure, is covered by thicket of bushes. Interior level, dry and clear of overgrowth except at margins which are covered by overgrowth. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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