Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Ringfort - rath
Glasnamullen, County Wicklow, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Glasnamullen
- County
- Wicklow
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Coordinates
- 53.12180, -6.20710
- SMR number
- WI012-014----
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4 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1799 map "Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1799 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1811 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1841 · Ireland. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1891 · Ireland 16 (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
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The National Monuments Service's description
Situated on a level natural platform on a gentle NE-facing slope. Oval area (dims. 29m NW-SE; 22m NE-SW) defined by an earthen bank (Wth 3m; int. H 0.4-0.7m; ext. H 1m) and an external fosse (Wth 2-3m; D 0.6m) E-S-NW. At the N and NE the site is defined by a steep scarp formed by the banks of two streams whose confluence is immediately NNE of the site. A slight outer bank (Wth 2m; H 0.5m) occurs at the NW for c. 12m. No trace of an entrance or internal features. Shown on the 1838 OS 6-inch map.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
Nearby in the register
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.