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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Shanmullagh South

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Located at the S end of a broad NE-SW ridge and at the crest of the E-facing slope with good view of rath c. 250m to NE (MO012-016----) but restricted in other directions. Known locally as a fort. Small portion of bank may have been incorporated into adjacent field fence. Extensive quarrying around site. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 27 October 2011 Revised by: Claire Breen

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