ringfort
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Example:The ringwork on the former ringfort provided a striking reminder of the Viking influence in the area.
Definition:A circular or quasi-circular encampment fortified by a ditch and an earthen bank, often associated with Norse settlements.
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Example:The local historian described the rath as a symbol of the rich Gaelic heritage in the region.
Definition:A type of ringfort common in Ireland, characterized by a circular arrangement of massive soil mounds used for habitation and defensive purposes.
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