Cahervagliar facts for kids
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 Location in Ireland
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| Alternative name | Cahirvagliair |
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| Location | Cappeen West, Kilmichael, County Cork, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°47′35″N 8°59′49″W / 51.793056°N 8.996944°W |
| Type | ringfort and souterrain |
| Area | 4,200 m2 (1 acre) |
| Diameter | 73 m (240 ft) |
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| Material | earth |
| Founded | c. AD 550–900 |
| Cultures | Gaelic Ireland |
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| Ownership | state |
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Cahervagliar is an ancient site in County Cork, Ireland. It is a special type of old fort called a ringfort. Today, it is protected as a National Monument of Ireland.
What is Cahervagliar?
Cahervagliar is a large, circular fort made of earth. It has two strong walls, which is why it's called a "bivallate" ringfort. This means it had extra protection! The fort is about 73 m (240 ft) wide. That's like the length of a soccer field!
The name "Cahervagliar" means "stone ringfort of the sons of Lóegaire." Lóegaire was a famous king in ancient Ireland.
Where is Cahervagliar Located?
You can find Cahervagliar in a place called Cappeen West. It's near Kilmichael in County Cork. It's about 5.3 kilometers (3.3 miles) south-southeast of Kilmichael.
Life Inside the Ringfort
Most ringforts like Cahervagliar were built a very long time ago, between about 550 AD and 900 AD. People who lived inside these forts built their homes out of wood. These wooden huts were safe behind the strong earthen walls.
There's even a cool local story about Cahervagliar! People say that Brian Boru, a very famous High King of Ireland, was once held here.
