Reilig na Ri

Ireland / Roscommon / Boyle /
 archaeological site, mound, earthwork (archaeology), ringfort
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A circular ringfort (cashel) 100 metres in diameter, surrounded by a stony bank. Internal features include a souterrain, several rectangular hut-sites, and the remains of a smaller circular enclosure. It is probably the remains of a settlement of the early historic period. Some believe its inner area is divided to resemble an ancient map of Ireland. Although once identified as the burial place of kings, it does not appear to have had that function. It was part of the Rathcroghan complex, the political center of ancient Connaught.
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Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathcroghan
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Coordinates:   53°47'42"N   8°18'25"W
This article was last modified 8 years ago