Mullaghreelan Rath
| Ráth Mhullach Raoileann | |
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| Alternate name | Mullachreelan |
|---|---|
| Location |
Mullaghreelan, Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°56′09″N 6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°WCoordinates: 52°56′09″N 6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°W |
| Type | rath |
| Area | 6,600 m2 (1.6 acre) |
| Diameter | 92 m (100 yd) |
| History | |
| Material | earth |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Designation | National Monument |
Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.[1]
Location
Mullaghreelan Rath is located on a height of 170 m, overlooking the River Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, a Coillte forest.
History and archaeology
The rath was mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts in association with the Kings of Leinster: rí Raithleand (King of Reelan) is mentioned twice in Lebor na Cert. In 1854, a celt was found in the rath.[2] In 1861, a bronze age burial urn was discovered nearby.[3]
References
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