List of national monuments in County Longford facts for kids

The Irish state has a special list of important places called national monuments in County Longford. These are sites or buildings that are super important to Ireland's history and heritage. The government protects them so they can be enjoyed and studied for many years to come. Sometimes, even the land around a monument is protected if it helps keep the monument safe.

Amazing National Monuments in Longford

Corlea Trackway

The Corlea Trackway is an incredible ancient wooden road found in Corlea. Imagine people walking on this wooden path over a bog thousands of years ago! It's one of the largest ancient wooden roadways ever found in Europe. It shows how clever people were long ago, building ways to cross wet, swampy land.

Granard Motte

In Granard, you'll find the Granard Motte. This is a big, tall mound of earth that was once part of a medieval castle. It was built by the Normans, who were powerful warriors and builders. From the top of the motte, you can see amazing views of the whole area, just like the knights and lords who lived there would have done centuries ago!

Inchcleraun Island

Inchcleraun is an island with a very old church site from early medieval times. It's a peaceful and historic place where monks used to live and pray. Exploring the ruins on this island gives you a glimpse into Ireland's religious past.

Ancient Ringforts

County Longford is home to several ancient ringforts, which are circular earthworks. These were like small, fortified farms or homes where people lived many hundreds of years ago. They were built for protection, often with a ditch and a bank around them.

Aghaward Fort

One of these cool ringforts is the Aghaward fort in Aghaward. It's a great example of how people lived and protected themselves in ancient Ireland.

Larkfield Fort

Another ringfort is the Larkfield fort in Larkfield. These sites are like giant puzzles, helping archaeologists understand daily life in the past.

Sonnagh Fort

You can also find the Sonnagh fort in Sonnagh. Each ringfort tells a unique story about the families and communities who once called these places home.

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  The ancient wooden trackway at Corlea.

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  The impressive Granard Motte, a Norman castle mound.