Dún na Sciath
Dún na Sciath is an archaeological site in County Westmeath, Leinster. Dún na Sciath is situated nearby to the islet Croincha, as well as near Dysart Island.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tudenham Park House.
Tudenham Park House
Ruins
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Tudenham Park House, originally called Rochfort House, is an 18th-century Palladian limestone country house located in Tudenham Park on the Rochfort Demesne near Belvedere House and Gardens beside Lough Ennell, County Westmeath, Ireland. Tudenham Park House is situated 4 km east of Dún na Sciath.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Castletown Geoghegan and Ballinea.
Castletown Geoghegan
Village
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Castletown Geoghegan is a village in County Westmeath, Ireland, and lies south west of Lough Ennell near the county town of Mullingar. It is around 13 km south-west of Mullingar and 19 km north of Tullamore. Castletown Geoghegan is situated 4½ km southwest of Dún na Sciath.
Ballinea
Village
Ballinea or Ballina, is a village and townland in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is 5 km west of Mullingar town centre, on the R390 road. The Royal Canal flows through the village, with the Ballinea Bridge being used to cross to the western side. Ballinea is situated 5 km north of Dún na Sciath.
Loughnavalley
Locality
Louaghnavalley or Loughnavally is a village in County Westmeath, Ireland. It is located at the crossroads of the R389 and the R390, to the west of Mullingar. Loughnavalley is situated 7 km west of Dún na Sciath.
Dún na Sciath
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: County Westmeath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.46184° or 53° 27′ 43″ northLongitude
-7.42763° or 7° 25′ 39″ westOpen location code
9C5JFH6C+PWOpenStreetMap ID
way 1112518080OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Croincha and Dysart Island.
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