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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Knockbane

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on high ground in upland area overlooking ravine to the SW. Circular area (diam 31m N-S) enclosed by two earthen banks with intervening fosse (Wth 2.5m) and entrance gap (Wth 3.3m) to S. Inner bank (Wth 1.5m; int. H 0.7m; ext. H 2m) is best preserved with the outer bank only visible at S where it acts as a field fence. Field fences radiate out from the site at N, S and W. Quarry in the SW sector of interior has destroyed bank and fosse. 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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