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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballyduff (ballybrit By.)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on S facing slope of high ground in upland area. Raised circular area (diam 27m E-W) enclosed by a poorly preserved bank (Wth 2m; ext. H 0.5m) reduced to a scarp in most places with possible causewayed entrance (Wth 5.5m) at E. Slight traces of an outer fosse visible. 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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