Mullaghreelan Rath

Mullaghreelan Rath
Ráth Mhullach Raoileann
Shown within Ireland
Alternate name Mullachreelan
Location Mullaghreelan, Kilkea,
County Kildare, Ireland
Coordinates 52°56′09″N 6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°W / 52.935953; -6.873419Coordinates: 52°56′09″N 6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°W / 52.935953; -6.873419
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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