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Callanafersy
Native name
Irish: Caladh na Feirse
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Type stone ringfort
Location Callanafersy West, Killorglin,
County Kerry, Ireland
Elevation 14 m (46 ft)
Built c. 7th century AD
Architectural style(s) Gaelic Ireland
Owner State
National Monument of Ireland
Official name: Callanafersy Ringfort
Reference no. 238

Callanafersy is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.

Location

Callanafersy is 3.3 km (2.1 mi) north of Killorglin.

History

The cashel was built around the 7th century AD as a defended farmstead.

Description

This is a circular stone ringfort (caiseal).

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