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Aghnahily Ringfort (/ɑːknəˈhaɪlə/) is a ringfort (rath) and national monument located in County Laois, Ireland.[2]
Ráth Achadh na hAidhle | |
Alternative name | Rahenhoylley, Aghanaheily, Aughenahilie, Aghabahile, Aughnally |
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Location | Aghnahily, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°01′33″N 7°12′21″W / 53.025845°N 7.205918°W |
Type | rath |
Area | 1,800 square metres (0.44 acres) |
Diameter | 48 metres (52 yd) |
History | |
Material | earth |
Designation | National monument |
Official name | Aghnahily |
Reference no. | 540[1] |
Location edit
Aghnahily Ringfort is located about 700 metres (0.43 mi) south of the Rock of Dunamase, just on the south of the N80 road between Portlaoise and Stradbally.
References edit
- ^ "National Monuments of County Laois in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ Logainm.ie: Aghnahily