Mullaghreelan Rath
Archaeological site (ringfort) in County Kildare, Ireland
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Mullaghreelan Rath (Irish: Ráth Mhullach Raoileann) is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Kildare, Ireland.[1][2][3][4]
| Mullaghreelan Rath | |
|---|---|
| Ráth Mhullach Raoileann (Irish) | |
| Mullachreelan | |
  Location within County Kildare | |
| 52.935953°N 6.873419°W | |
| Type | rath |
| Periods | Bronze Age |
| Location | Mullaghreelan, Kilkea, County Kildare, Ireland |
| Site notes | |
| Material | earth |
| Area | 6,600 m2 (71,000 sq ft) |
| Diameter | 92 m (302 ft) |
| Designations | |
| Designation | National Monument |
Location
Mullaghreelan Rath is located at a height of 170 m (560 ft), overlooking the River Greese. It is surrounded by Mullaghreelan Woods, a Coillte forest.
History and archaeology
The rath was mentioned in ancient Irish manuscripts in association with the Kings of Leinster: rí Raithleand (King of Reelan) is mentioned twice in Lebor na Cert. In 1854, a celt was found in the rath.[5] In 1861, a Bronze Age burial urn was discovered nearby.[6]