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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glasdrummond

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on top of a drumlin. This is a circular grass-covered area (diam. 39.3m E-W; 38m N-S) that slopes down slightly to the NE defined by a scarp (at S: Wth 0.7m; H 1.15m) and hedge with traces of an outer stone facing, and an outer fosse or drain (at S: Wth of top 3m; Wth of base 1.3m; D 0.7m). The original entrance is not identified. 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. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 30 January 2018

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