Caherdorgan North
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Typestone ringfort and medieval house
EtymologyDoregan's stone fort
LocationDingle Peninsula County Kerry
| Caherdorgan North | |
|---|---|
| Native name Cathair Deargáin Thuaidh (Irish) | |
View of the fort | |
| Type | stone ringfort and medieval house |
| Etymology | Doregan's stone fort |
| Location | Dingle Peninsula County Kerry |
| Coordinates | 52°10′45″N 10°20′22″W / 52.179256°N 10.339466°W |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Built | 8th or 9th century AD |
| Owner | state |
| Official name | Caherdorgan North Cashel / The Chancellor's House |
| Reference no. | 221.4748 |
Caherdorgan North is a National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[1][2]
Caherdorgan North's cashel lies on the slope overlooking Smerwick Harbour, 6.6 km (4.1 mi) northwest of Dingle. The Chancellor's House is 300 m (330 yd) to the north.[3][4]
