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Fairy fort / ringfort in Down (phillipstown Lower By.)

Fairy fort / ringfort
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Large flat-topped mound (H. c. 3.5m, diam. at top 26m E-W) situated in low lying area, almost circular platform cut away slightly at NW. Not enclosed by outer defences except a possible slight bank N through to SE. 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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