Tansy Fort

In low-lying pasture, on top of a low ridge c. 60m SSW of the Arrow or Unshin River. A slightly raised circular area (diam. 30m) enclosed by an inner earthen bank (Wth 4m; int. H 0.6m; ext. H 1.2m) along the E arc and by a scarp elsewhere. The outer earthen bank (Wth 3m; int. H 1.1m; ext. H 0.8m) is substantial all round. There is a Man-made underground passage (SL027-118002-) in the NW quadrant. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005). Date of upload: 18 January 2008