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Sharagore Hillock Fairy Fort

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort
Sharagore Hillock Fairy Fort
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Internal diam. 26.7m. A subcircular area enclosed by a low earthen bank containing some small stones. On NNE side there is a portion of an outer bank but no sign of a fosse. On the N side is a gap 2.25m wide, probably the entrance. The site is situated in grassland on a small hillock. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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