Robertstown Fort
Ráth Bhaile Riobaird | |
Shown within Ireland | |
Location |
Robertstown, Kilbeg County Meath, Ireland |
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Coordinates | 53°47′39″N 6°49′13″W / 53.794130°N 6.820141°WCoordinates: 53°47′39″N 6°49′13″W / 53.794130°N 6.820141°W |
Type | Ringfort |
Area | 855 square metres (0.211 acres) |
Diameter | 33 metres (108 ft) |
Circumference | 103 metres (338 ft) |
History | |
Material | earth |
Founded | AD 500–1000 |
Periods | Middle Ages |
Designation | National Monument |
Robertstown Fort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.[1]
Location
Robertstown ringfort is located about 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi) east of Moynalty and 1.3 kilometres (1,400 yd) north of the River Owenroe, a Boyne tributary.
References
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