Glin North facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glin North |
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| 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 |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| 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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