Kilcashel Stone Fort
Kilcashel Stone Fort | |
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Native name Irish: Coill an Chaisil | |
Type | stone ringfort (cashel) |
Location |
Kilcashel, Kilmovee, County Mayo, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°53′00″N 8°40′49″W / 53.883434°N 8.680186°WCoordinates: 53°53′00″N 8°40′49″W / 53.883434°N 8.680186°W |
Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
Built | c. 2500–500 BC |
Official name: Kilcashel Cashel | |
Reference no. | 619 |
Location of Kilcashel Stone Fort in Ireland |
Kilcashel Stone Fort is a double court cairn and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.[1][2]
Location
Kilcashel Stone Fort is located 800 m (½ mile) southest of Kilmovee.
History
Kilcashel Stone Fort was possibly constructed c. 2500–500 BC.
Description
Kilcashel Stone Fort is 30 m (98 ft) in diameter; the stone wall is 5 m (16 ft) thick and 3 m (9.8 ft) in height.[3] A souterrain is located inside. There is also a bullaun.[4][5]
References
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