Founded AD 500–1000 Area 1,661 m² | Material earth Periods Middle Ages Diameter 46 m | |
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Designation National monuments of Ireland | ||
Danestown Fort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.
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Location
Danestown ringfort is located about 700 metres (770 yd) southeast of Kentstown and on the south bank of the Nanny River, a Boyne tributary.
Description
The inner raised circular platform is over 4 metres (13 ft) high with a deep fosse (ditch) and outer bank; the outer bank is over 2 metres (6.6 ft) high in places.
References
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