Seltannasaggart
| Seltannasaggart | |
|---|---|
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Sailtean na Sagart Corry Mountain | |
 Seltannasaggart from the southwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 137 m (449 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 54°7′21″N 8°8′36″W / 54.12250°N 8.14333°WCoordinates: 54°7′21″N 8°8′36″W / 54.12250°N 8.14333°W [1] |
| Naming | |
| Translation | willow plantation of the priests (Irish) |
| Geography | |
  Seltannasaggart | |
| Parent range | Arigna Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | G908142 |
Seltannasaggart (from Irish: Sailtean na Sagart, meaning "willow plantation of the priests"),[2] also called Corry Mountain, is a low mountain near Lough Allen on the border of County Roscommon and County Leitrim in Ireland.
Geography
The mountain is the highest point of County Roscommon. It is part of the Arigna Mountains and rises to a height of 428 metres (1,404 ft).[1] On the southern slopes are the remains of a promontory fort and sweat houses.
Access to the summit
There is a wind farm and a quarry on the summit, which is easily accessible. The Miners Way trail passes over it.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Seltannasaggart". MountainViews.ie.
- ↑ Tempan, Paul. Irish Hill and Mountain Names. MountainViews.ie.
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