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Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Barnacleagh East

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
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Situated on a very gentle E-facing slope in forestry. Circular area (diam. 37.5m) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; H 0.8m) and external fosse (Wth 1.4-2m; D 0.8-1m). The entrance (Wth 4m) is at the E; the other gaps are modern. No indication of internal features. 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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