Aghaward fort
The Aghaward fort is a ringfort and national monument located in County Longford, Ireland.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ballinalee and Aughnacliffe.
Ballinalee
Hamlet
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Ballinalee, sometimes known as Saint Johnstown, is a village in north County Longford, Ireland. It is situated on the River Camlin, and falls within the civil parish of Clonbroney.
Aughnacliffe
Village
Aughnacliffe, officially Aghnacliff, is a village in County Longford, Ireland. It is located close to Lough Gowna and the border with County Cavan. The village, and the townland in which it is located, take their name from the Aughnacliffe Dolmen, a portal tomb which is located nearby. Aughnacliffe is situated 7 km north of Aghaward fort.
Ballinamuck
Village
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Ballinamuck is a village in the north of County Longford in the Midlands of Ireland. It is around 15 km north of Longford Town. It was the scene of the Battle of Ballinamuck, where a combined Franco-Irish army aiding the United Irishmen rebellion of 1798 was defeated. Ballinamuck is situated 10 km northwest of Aghaward fort.
Aghaward fort
- Type: Archaeological site
- Description: Ringfort in County Longford, Ireland
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: County Longford, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.79233° or 53° 47′ 32″ northLongitude
-7.64507° or 7° 38′ 42″ westOpen location code
9C5JQ9R3+WXOpenStreetMap ID
way 1136214985OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_siteWikidata ID
Q24894867
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In Other Languages
“Aghaward fort” goes by many names.
- Irish: “Ráth Áth an Bhaird”
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Highlights include Thomas Ashe Hall and Holy Trinity Church.
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