| The Forts in Kinnitty
The Celts at least built four hillforts and
three ringforts in Kinnitty. The Ringforts are usually circular shape.
The forts are made of earth, stone and wood. The roof of the fort was made
of straw. The fort was very well made, because there was a hole in the
middle of the roof for the smoke.
The ringfort in Newtown
The men were normally farmers and in their
spare time they used to go hunting and fishing. When the men came
back from hunting the women would cook the animals for the dinner.
Underneath the fort there was a storeroom
where they kept their food and drink and in times of danger they used it
as a hiding place. They used straw for their beds and they used animal
skins for their blankets.
The Celts grew wheat, barley and rye. Wheat
was used to make porridge, bread and beer.
The most common drink of the Celts was mead.
It was made from honey and water. The cattle were valuable to the Celts.
The cattle were used to provide meat, milk and cheese.
Around the fort there was a wall made of
wood to keep animals and enemies out.
Where you can find these forts.
? Hillfort - Knocknaman
? Hillfort - Cumber
hill
? Hillfort - Glenafelly
? Ringfort - Forelacka
? Ringfort - Lackaroe
? Ringfort - Castletown
? Ringfort - Newtown
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