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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Glasnamullen

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on a level natural platform on a gentle NE-facing slope. Oval area (dims. 29m NW-SE; 22m NE-SW) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; int. H 0.4-0.7m; ext. H 1m) and an external fosse (Wth 2-3m; D 0.6m) E-S-NW. At the N and NE the site is defined by a steep scarp formed by the banks of two streams whose confluence is immediately NNE of the site. A slight outer bank (Wth 2m; H 0.5m) occurs at the NW for c. 12m. No trace of an entrance or internal features. Shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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