Ringforts of Ireland - volume 1

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A compilation of four ringforts (otherwise known as fairyforts, rath, dún, lios)

Ballycatteen fort
The ancient fort of Ballycatten has triple ramparts, saw many a battle and it was at this ancient spot that the Vikings were first defeated in a pitch battle by the Munster men in AD 910. It was excavated in 1941-2 by Séan P. Ó Ríordáin and P.J. Hartnett (1943, 1-43). The excavation produced evidence for palisade of wooden posts inside and which are approximately concentric with the inner bank. They noted that the causewayed entrance to the south east was 'protected by a series of gates', with the end of palisade giving further protection to entrance.
Monument number: CO124-034001

Lios na cGon ringfort
Excavated 1987-8 by J. O'Sullivan in project organised by Clonakilty Macra na Feirme, utilizing a FAS scheme.
Monument number: CO135-031001

Kilmore ringfort
Located next to Templetrine church and graveyard. Differential crop growth indicates presence of internal structure.
Monument number: CO124-035004

Darrary ringfort
Monument number: CO135-029

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