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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Lackan (athlone North By., Lackan Ed)

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On top of Lackan Hill. Circular grass-covered platform (diam. 28.8m E-W; 27m N-S) defined by a scarp (H 1.2-1.6m). There is no visible fosse or identifiable original entrance. The windmill (RO045-001001-) was excavated into the centre, with a sunken path approaching the tower from the SSE. Cashel RO045-002----) is c. 30m to the ENE. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

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