Rathanadav Explained

Rathanadav
Alternate Name:Carron Henge
Fort Aengus
Map Type:Ireland
Altitude M:131
Coordinates:52.4754°N -7.8879°W
Location:Carron, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland
Region:Suir Valley
Type:ringfort
Diameter:117m (384feet)
Area:2.65ha
Height:1.5m (04.9feet)
Material:earth
Epochs:Bronze or Iron Age (c. 2400 BC – AD 400)
Ownership:private
Designation1:National Monument of Ireland
Designation1 Offname:Rathanadav Ringfort
Designation1 Number:537

Rathanadav, also called Carron Henge, Rathnadob, Rathnadov or Fort Aengus (after Óengus mac Nad Froích),[1] is a ringfort (rath) and henge, and a National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.[2] [3] [4]

Location

Rathanadav is located on a hill about 4km (02miles) south of Cashel, 6.4km (04miles) east of the River Suir. It may be part of the larger Rathnadrinna royal complex, located 2km (01miles) to the north.[5]

Description

Rathanadav is a rath enclosed by a wide henge about 100m (300feet) in diameter, with an entrance near the north. Inside are five low mounds which may contain burials ormaybe the remains of internal structures.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: N8 Cashel bypass & N74 link road. National Roads Authority . Ireland . 6 September 2021.
  2. Web site: Carron Henge . megalithicmonumentsofireland.com.
  3. Web site: Carron Henge.
  4. Web site: Carron Henge, County Tipperary, Ireland by Shadows and Stone - 3D model.
  5. Web site: National Monuments Service - Archaeology - Timeline - Facebook.