Information about Ribbon Fort

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Ribbon Fort
Irish Form of Name:
Translation:
Civil Parish:
Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Ribbon Fort
Ribbon Fort English
Description:
It is nearly of a circular form, and about 200 links in diameter.
Situation:
It is situated about 50 links to the East side of the road leading from Cappataggal to Kilconnnel.

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:
Ribbon Fort is in Cappataggle townland.