Rathgall Hillfort

#152 among destinations in Ireland

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Rathgall, or the Ring of the Rath is a large multivallate hill fort near the town of Shillelagh. Dating from the Bronze Age, it consists of three roughly concentric stone ramparts with a fourth masonry wall dating from the Medieval period at its centre. Rathgall is a National Monument which is in state care. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°48'8"N, 6°39'47"W

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CarlowIreland

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Day trips

Rathgall Hillfort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Altamont House, Tullow Museum, Aghowle Church, Rathvilly Moat.

5.2 miSW
Garden, Park
Altamont House, Tullow
133 min walk • Altamont House is a historic building best known for its ornamental gardens in County Carlow. The Robinsonian-style gardens are often referred to as "the jewel in Ireland's gardening crown".
3.1 miW
History museum, Museum
Tullow Museum, Tullow
80 min walk • Tullow Museum is a local museum in Tullow, County Carlow in Ireland. It documents the history of Tullow town and surrounding area.
3 miSE
Archaeological site
Aghowle Church
76 min walk • Aghowle Church is a medieval church and National Monument in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was one of the largest rural parish churches of its era. Aghowle is also a civil parish in the ancient barony of Shillelagh.
5.4 miN
Archaeological site
Rathvilly Moat, Rathvilly
139 min walk • Rathvilly Moat is a motte and National Monument located in County Carlow, Ireland.
5.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Ballyloughan Castle
133 min walk • Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument in County Carlow near Bagenalstown. A twin-towered gatehouse, the hall and foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300 remain.
4.6 miW
Archaeological site
Castlemore Moat
118 min walk • Castlemore Moat is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in County Carlow, Ireland.
4.1 miSW
Memorial
Aghade Holed Stone
106 min walk • Aghade Holed Stone or Cloghaphoill is a large holed stone and Irish National Monument located in Aghade, County Carlow, Ireland.
6.1 miNE
Town
Hacketstown
156 min walk • One of the highlights of Hacketstown is its proximity to the beautiful Wicklow Mountains, which provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the lush greenery...
6.1 miNW
Memorial
Straboe Grave Slab
156 min walk • Straboe Grave Slab is a medieval grave slab and National Monument located in Straboe, County Carlow, Ireland.
6.3 miSW
Village
Ballon
161 min walk • Ballon is a village in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located on the N80 road near Carlow town.
6.2 miSE
Village
Shillelagh
159 min walk • Shillelagh is a village in County Wicklow, Ireland. It is located in the south of the county, on the R725 regional road from Carlow to Gorey.