What is recorded here
Fairy fort / ringfort in Skreen Beg is a fairy fort or ringfort in Skreen Beg, County Sligo, Ireland. The slightly raised circular area measures 19m E-W and 18m N-S. A much denuded bank of earth and stone, 2.4m wide and 0.3m high internally, encloses it. From NE-E the bank has been removed and its circuit is marked by a spread of field clearance rubble.
Situated on slight S-facing slope in gently undulating pasture. Slightly raised circular area (dims. 19m E-W; 18m N-S) enclosed by a much denuded bank of earth and stone (Wth 2.4m; int. H 0.3m). From NE-E the bank has been removed and its circuit is marked by a spread of field clearance rubble. There is no fosse visible at ground level. The original entrance is not recognisable.
Compiled by: Mark Keegan
Date of upload: 19 January 2011
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
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