Mullaghreelan Rath facts for kids
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Ráth Mhullach Raoileann
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 Location in Ireland
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| Alternative name | Mullachreelan |
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| Location | Mullaghreelan, Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°56′09″N 6°52′24″W / 52.935953°N 6.873419°W |
| Type | rath |
| Area | 6,600 m2 (1.6 acre) |
| Diameter | 92 m (100 yd) |
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| Material | earth |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Designation | National Monument |
Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.
Location
Mullaghreelan Rath is located at a height of 170 m (560 ft), overlooking the River Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, a Coillte forest.
History and archaeology
The rath was mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts in association with the Kings of Leinster: rí Raithleand (King of Reelan) is mentioned twice in Lebor na Cert. In 1854, a celt was found in the rath. In 1861, a Bronze Age burial urn was discovered nearby.
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