Cahergall
Stone ringfort in County Kerry, Ireland
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Cahergall is a stone ringfort (cashel) and National Monument located in County Kerry, Ireland.[4][5]
Typestone ringfort
LocationKimego West, Caherciveen,
County Kerry, Ireland
County Kerry, Ireland
Coordinates51.955977°N 10.257733°W
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
| Cahergall | |
|---|---|
| Native name An Chathair Gheal (Irish) | |
| Cahergal | |
Inside view of Cahergall | |
| Type | stone ringfort |
| Location | Kimego West, Caherciveen, County Kerry, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51.955977°N 10.257733°W |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Built | c. 7th century AD[1] |
| Architectural style | Gaelic Ireland |
| Owner | State[2] |
| Official name | Cahergall Cashel[3] |
| Reference no. | 227 |
  Location of Cahergall in Ireland | |
Location
Cahergall is located immediately southeast of Leacanabuaile, 2.7 km (1.7 mi) northwest of Cahirciveen.[6]
History
The cashel was built around the 7th century AD as a defended farmstead.[7]
