Rough Fort Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Cuilcagh: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
Regards

Eileen
Cuilcagh - Volunteer Reviewer Ireland
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Hidden : 8/29/2010
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is located on another example of an Irish Rath. I have rated the terrain a 3 as the area is flat where the cache is but the rath itself is rated a 5.

In all probability the origin of the name Moira (the Plain of the Ring Forts) has been anglicised from the original Irish Magh Rath. From which of the many raths or forts in the district it derives it's title is a manner of uncertainty. Perhaps the best preserved example to be seen is the "Rough Fort" on the Old Kilmore Road in the townland of Risk.

1/3 mile (0.5 km) west of Moira at the roadside on Old Kilmore Road, in Risk townland. This is a well-preserved, unexcavated rath. The high, roughly circular central area is slightly dished, surrounded by a deep ditch, a bank and outer ditch, much silted up and partly occupied by the road. A causeway on the east side gives access to the central area. Although recent houses now surround the fort, we must thank the previous owner who foreseeing the prospect of housing in this area, placed it in State Care, so securing this important and attractive site.

The cache is a small tube with no room for swaps. Please bring your own pen.

Muggles will be around at times so please use discretion when hunting for and replacing the cache.

Parking space available.

Some other of my Rath Caches:

Lissue Rath: (visit link)

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Jurer jbhyq lbh uvqr vg?

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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