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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Ballynacree

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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On a slight SE-facing slope at the E end of a gently sloping rise, with natural ground level falling gently away W-N, in pasture. An enclosure (TS066-155001-) is visible 250m to the E. Roughly circular raised area (diam. 19.5m) defined by an earthen scarp (Wth 3-4.5m; H 1.5-2m). No trace of a fosse is visible at ground level. Livestock have eroded a slight step into the scarp midway up the sides. An irregular ramp (Wth 3m) at W may mark the position of the original entrance. The interior has been raised to compensate for the underlying natural slope with the N half sloping slightly facing S while the S half is level. The interior is clear of overgrowth. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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