Aghnahily Ringfort
Ráth Achadh na hAidhle | |
View from Dunamase of Dysart Woods; Aghnahily Ringfort is near the middle. | |
Shown within Ireland | |
| Alternative name | Rahenhoylley, Aghanaheily, Aughenahilie, Aghabahile, Aughnally |
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| Location | Aghnahily, Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°01′33″N 7°12′21″W / 53.025845°N 7.205918°W |
| Type | rath |
| Area | 1,800 square metres (0.44 acres) |
| Diameter | 48 metres (52 yd) |
| History | |
| Material | Earth |
| Cultures | Gaelic Ireland |
| Designation | National monument |
| Official name | Aghnahily |
| Reference no. | 540[1] |
Aghnahily Ringfort /ɑːknəˈhaɪlə/ is a ringfort (rath) and national monument located in County Laois, Ireland.[2][3][4]
Location
Aghnahily Ringfort is located about 700 metres (0.43 mi) south of the Rock of Dunamase, just on the south of the N80 road between Portlaoise and Stradbally.[5]
References
- ^ "National Monuments of County Laois in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- ^ "Achadh na hAidhle/Aghnahily | logainm.ie".
- ^ "Aghnahily Ringfort - rath LA00404". www.landscapebritain.co.uk.
- ^ "Chapter 12 Built and Cultural Heritage | Laois County Council Consultation Portal". consult.laois.ie.
- ^ "Achadh na hAidhle/Aghnahily". logainm.ie.