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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Duncummin

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On a very slight N-facing slope in pasture. Circular slightly raised area (diam. 15m) enclosed by a steep sided flat-topped earthen bank (int. H 0.45m; ext. H 1.2m; Wth at top 1.4m; overall Wth. 5.4m) with traces of an external fosse (Wth 3-4m). From N-E the bank is absent and the ringfort is defined by a slight irregular scarp. A NNW-ESE orientated lane lies along the line of the fosse NE-ESE. Either of two breaks in the bank, one at SSW (Wth 4m) and one at NW (Wth 4m), could mark the position of the original entrance. Interior slopes slightly facing N and is clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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