Ballymoty Motte facts for kids
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Móta Bhaile an Mhóta
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 Location in Ireland
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| Location | Ballymoty More, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland |
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| Region | Slaney Valley |
| Coordinates | 52°30′20″N 6°27′41″W / 52.505617°N 6.461506°W |
| Altitude | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Type | motte |
| Area | 0.188 ha (0.46 acres) |
| Diameter | 54 m (177 ft) |
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| Material | earth |
| Founded | late 12th century |
| Cultures | Hiberno-Norman |
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| Ownership | private |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name | Ballymoty |
| Reference no. | 375 |
Ballymoty Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Wexford, Ireland.
Location
Ballymoty Motte is located 2.6 km (1.6 mi) south-southeast of Monageer, just south of the Ballyedmond River.
History
The motte was built in the late 12th century after the Norman invasion of Ireland.
Description
Ballymoty Motte is round. A possible causeway post was found to the southeast of the motte during fieldwork.
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