Raharney Ringfort facts for kids
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Ráth Fhearna • Ráth Athairne
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 Location in Ireland
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| Location | Raharney, County Westmeath, Ireland |
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| Coordinates | 53°31′18″N 7°06′16″W / 53.521689°N 7.104459°W |
| Altitude | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Type | ringfort |
| Area | 0.17 ha (0.42 acres) |
| Diameter | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Height | 3 m (9.8 ft) |
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| Material | earth |
| Cultures | Gaelic Ireland |
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| Ownership | private |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name | Raherney |
| Reference no. | 572 |
Raharney Ringfort is a ringfort located in County Westmeath, Ireland and a National Monument.
Location
Raharney Ringfort is located immediately west of Raharney village, just south of the R156.
History
Raths were ancient circular fortified settlements or homesteads in Gaelic Ireland (i.e. prior to 1170). The name is from the Irish Ráth Fhearna (ringfort of alder) or Ráth Athairne (ringfort of Athirne, a mythical poet).
Description
The rath is relatively small, covering 0.17 ha (0.42 acres). it is visible today as a slight hill in the middle of a field, covered in trees.
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