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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Kilmurragh

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On top of a ridge of natural rock outcrop with good views in all directions. Subcircular shaped area (25.9m N-S ; 28.6m E-W) enclosed by an earth and stone bank (Wth 2.1m; int. H 1m, ext. H 0.5m) with no evidence of an external fosse or entrance feature. A modern field boundary intersects the site at N. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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