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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Farranaglogh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on a rise towards the W end of a ridge in an undulating landscape. This is a circular grass and rush-covered area (diam. 32.5m WNW-ESE; 32m NE-SW) defined by an earthen bank (Wth of base 6-9m; int. H 0.7-0.8m normally to 1.4m at SE; ext. H 2-2.2m) with some bushes and an outer flat-bottomed fosse (Wth of top 6-6.5m; Wth of base 2m; ext. D 0.3-0.5m). The entrance (Wth of base 3.1m) and causeway (Wth of top 3.1m; H 0.5m) are at ESE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Meath' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1987). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 31 October 2018

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