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At a glance
- TypeCastle - ringwork
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
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History and description
National Monument No. 589. Situated on steep hill with views in all directions.
Full archaeological record 76 words
National Monument No. 589. Situated on steep hill with views in all directions. Very high, steep-sided circular area (diam. 40m) surrounded by an earthen bank and external fosse (H of outer face of bank to fosse base 7m) with slight traces of an outer bank and fosse. Entrance with causeway at SW. Reputed to be a residence of kings of Leinster (OSL 1838, 75). Situated on steep hill with views in all directions. (Po. Ringwork .)
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 15 September 2016. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
Folklore and traditions
Entrance with causeway at SW. Reputed to be a residence of kings of Leinster (OSL 1838, 75).
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Around Mullaghreelan Rath
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- St. Patrick's WellHoly well · 3.6 km
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Recorded within 5 km
- 19 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 10 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 6 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 3 high crossesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 abbeys & friariesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 round towerArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Mullaghreelan Wood - Rath walkWalking Trail · 2.0 km · nearest point 0.1 km
- Mullaghreelan Wood - O'Tuathaill walkWalking Trail · 2.0 km · nearest point 0.1 km
- Oak Park LoopWalking Trail · 3.7 km · nearest point 7.7 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Mullaghreelan WoodForests · 0.4 km
- CastledermotWalled towns · 3.7 km
- TimolinWalled towns · 7.0 km
- Martinstown HouseHistoric stays · 19 km
Other attractions nearby
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- Ballitore Library & Quaker MuseumMuseums and Attraction · 9.1 km
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