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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Carrickhenry

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on top of a natural rise in undulating pasture with views of Knocknarea and the Ox Mountains. Comprises a circular raised area (int. diam. 20.50m) enclosed by a bank (Wth 4m, H 1.50m) and external ditch. The entrance is in the E (Wth 2.40m) with a corresponding causeway through the ditch. To the NE of the entrance on the exterior side is a small mound. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Date of upload: 15 August 2013

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