Aghnahily Ringfort

Aghnahily Ringfort
Ráth Achadh na hAidhle
View from Dunamase of Dysart Woods; Aghnahily Ringfort is near the middle.
Shown within Ireland
Alternative nameRahenhoylley, Aghanaheily, Aughenahilie, Aghabahile, Aughnally
LocationAghnahily, Stradbally,
County Laois, Ireland
Coordinates53°01′33″N 7°12′21″W / 53.025845°N 7.205918°W / 53.025845; -7.205918
Typerath
Area1,800 square metres (0.44 acres)
Diameter48 metres (52 yd)
History
MaterialEarth
CulturesGaelic Ireland
DesignationNational monument
Official nameAghnahily
Reference no.540[1]

Aghnahily Ringfort /ɑːknəˈhlə/ 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

  1. ^ "National Monuments of County Laois in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Achadh na hAidhle/Aghnahily | logainm.ie".
  3. ^ "Aghnahily Ringfort - rath LA00404". www.landscapebritain.co.uk.
  4. ^ "Chapter 12 Built and Cultural Heritage | Laois County Council Consultation Portal". consult.laois.ie.
  5. ^ "Achadh na hAidhle/Aghnahily". logainm.ie.