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Loughbrackan Fort
Ráth Loch Breacáin
Loughbracken Fort is located in Ireland
Loughbracken Fort
Location in Ireland
Alternative name Loughbracken Fort, Loughbrackan Mound
Location Loughbrackan,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates 53°50′09″N 6°40′38″W / 53.835872°N 6.677293°W / 53.835872; -6.677293
Type Motte
Area 314 square metres (0.078 acres)
Diameter 20 metres (22 yd)
Circumference 63 metres (69 yd)
Height 3 metres (9.8 ft)
History
Material earth
Founded late 12th, early 13th century AD
Designation National Monument

Loughbracken Fort is a motte and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.

Location

Loughbracken Fort is located to the west of Lough Bracken, and about 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) southwest of Drumconrath.

Description

Loughbracken Fort is a circular flat-topped mound defined by a fosse.

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