Information about Alloon Fort

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Alloon Fort
Irish Form of Name:
Translation:
( meaning uncertain)
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Alloon Fort
Alloon Fort
Description:
It is circular in form and about 2 chains in diameter.
Situation:
It is situated in the North part the townland of Alloon Upper about 8 chains from the mearing.

Townland Information

What is a townland?:
A townland is one of the smallest land divisions in Ireland. They range in size from a few acres to thousands of acres. Many are Gaelic in origin, but some came into existence after the Norman invasion of 1169
Townland:
Alloon Fort is in Alloon Upper townland.