Alternate name Stuaic of Rathealy Diameter 99 m (325 ft) | Altitude 247 m (810 ft) Area 0.8 ha (2.0 acres) Region River Nore | |
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Rathealy Ringfort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
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Location
Rathealy Ringfort is located on a hilltop 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north of Tullaroan.
History
Rathealy is believed to derive its name from Élothach mac Fáelchon, king of the Uí Cheinnselaig of South Leinster. There is a surrounding wall 3 m (9.8 ft) high and a ditch 6 m (20 ft) deep. It also known as the Stuaic of Rathealy, the Irish word meaning "peak" or "spike". A standing stone nearby may be pre-Christian.
Description
Rathealy Ringfort is a trivallate rath with a rectangular house, circular house and souterrain entrance clearly visible.
References
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