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Cliff-edge fort
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The cliff-edge fort in Springmount (Relickmurray & Athassel parish) is in County Tipperary, Ireland. Its segmental area measures 17 metres east to west and 8 metres north to south, bounded by a west to east scarp hidden in dense overgrowth and a steep north-facing scarp 4 metres wide and 1.4 metres high. The level interior holds a mature beech, while a fisherman's pathway passes the exterior along the northern and eastern river banks.
In ungrazed and overgrown margin of improved pasture, within SW angle of confluence of the Multeen river to N the River Suir to E. Segmental area (dims. 17m E-W; 8m N-S) defined by scarp E-W obscured by dense overgrowth and steep scarp (Wth 4m; H 1.4m) on straight side to N. Interior level and has mature beech within. Fisherman's pathway around exterior of monument, on river bank to N and E. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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