Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.[1][2][3][4]
Ráth Mhullach Raoileann | |
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| Alternative name | Mullachreelan |
|---|---|
| Location | Mullaghreelan, Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 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 |
Location edit
Mullaghreelan Rath is located at a height of 170 m (560 ft), overlooking the River Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, a Coillte forest.
History and archaeology edit
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.[5] In 1861, a Bronze Age burial urn was discovered nearby.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Mullach Raoileann/Mullaghreelan".
- ^ Airt, Seán Mac (1 January 1944). "Leabhar Branach: The Book of the O'Byrnes". Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Antiquaries Journal". Oxford University Press. 1 January 1929 – via Google Books.
- ^ Joyce, Patrick Weston (1 January 1920). "A Social History of Ancient Ireland, Treating of the Government, Military System, and Law: Religion, Learning, and Art; Trades, Industries, and Commerce; Manners, Customs, and Domestic Life, of the Ancient Irish People". M. H. Gill & son, Limited – via Google Books.
- ^ "P.196-7. Journal of the Co. Kildare Archæological Society and Surrounding Districts". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
- ^ "Measgra dánta". National Library of Scotland. p. 129.