Alternate name Mullachreelan Diameter 92 m (100 yd) Periods Bronze Age Province Leinster | Type rath Material earth Area 6,600 m² Period Bronze Age | |
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Location Mullaghreelan, Kilkea,
County Kildare, Ireland Address R418, Mullaghreelan, Co. Kildare, Ireland Hours Open today · 9AM–9PMTuesday9AM–9PMWednesday9AM–9PMThursday9AM–9PMFriday9AM–9PMSaturday9AM–9PMSunday9AM–9PMMonday9AM–9PMSuggest an edit | ||
Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.
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Location
Mullaghreelan Rath is located on a height of 170 m, 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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