Kilcashel Stone Fort
Kilcashel Stone Fort is a double court cairn and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.[1][2]
| Kilcashel Stone Fort | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Coill an Chaisil | |
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| Type | stone ringfort (cashel) |
| Location | Kilcashel, Kilmovee, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.883434°N 8.680186°W |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Built | c. 2500–500 BC |
| Official name | Kilcashel Cashel |
| Reference no. | 619 |
  Location of Kilcashel Stone Fort in Ireland | |
Location
Kilcashel Stone Fort is located 800 m (½ mile) southeast of Kilmovee.
History
Kilcashel Stone Fort was possibly constructed c. 2500–500 BC.
Description
Kilcashel Stone Fort is 30 m (98 ft) in diameter; the stone wall is 5 m (16 ft) thick and 3 m (9.8 ft) in height.[3] A souterrain is located inside. There is also a bullaun.[4][5]
References
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