Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Ringfort - rath
Dromin (iraghticonnor By., Killehenny Ed), County Kerry, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Dromin (iraghticonnor By., Killehenny Ed)
- County
- Kerry
- Country
- Ireland
- Coordinates
- 52.51776, -9.65888
- SMR number
- KE004-025----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1753 "Mappa geographica Regni Hiberniae" (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Internal diameter 23m
Situated SE of KE004-024----, a good view is afforded in all directions. This univallate rath consists of a circular area enclosed by a well-defined earthen bank. The enclosing bank rises to a maximum of 1.5m externally and 1.4m above the interior. On average the width of the bank at the base measures 4m. The entrance lies ESE and measures c 3m in width.
The above description is derived from C. Toal, ‘North Kerry Archaeological Survey’. Dingle. Brandon in association with FAS Training and Employment Authority (1995), no. 225. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 2 August 2013
Nearby in the register
- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
- Moundunder 1 mi
- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.