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Glin North
Native name
Irish: Na Gleannta Thuaidh
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Type stone fort, clocháns
Etymology northern part of the valley
Location Glin North, Ballyhea, Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry
Built 5th–8th centuries
Owner state
Official name: Glin North Clochán & stone fort, Cashel
Reference no. 221.33/34

Glin North is the location of a National Monument in County Kerry, Ireland.

Location

Glin North is located 4.9 kilometres (3.0 mi) north-northwest of Dingle, to the south of the Milltown River and west of Scragg mountain.

Description

The national monument consists of a clochán, stone fort and cashel. The cashel (stone ringfort) covers 650 m2 (0.16 acres) internally.

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