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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Clashagad Upper

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on a low natural rise in upland area. D-shaped area (55m E-W; 40m N-S) enclosed by earthen bank (Wth 2m; int. H 0.5m; ext. H 0.8m) and external fosse (Wth 3m; ext. D 0.3m) with entrance gap (Wth 4m) 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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