Aughrim Ringforts

Aughrim Ringforts are a pair of ringforts forming a National Monument located in , .
Wikipedia
  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: two ringforts in County Galway, Ireland
  • Also known as: “Aughrim Fort” and “General St Ruth’s Fort”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aughrim and Cappataggle.

Village
is a small village in , Ireland. It is located between the towns of and , along the old N6 national primary road that used to be the main road between and .

Hamlet
is a village located between the towns of and in east . With the areas Kilrickle and Killalaghton it forms an ecclesiastical parish of the same name. is situated 7 km west of Aughrim Ringforts.

Hamlet
Photo: Tkelly55, Public domain.
is a small rural village in , Ireland. It is 12 km east of , on the R348 road. The village gives its name to the barony of , formerly held by the Lords de Freyne. is situated 7 km northwest of Aughrim Ringforts.

Aughrim Ringforts

Latitude
53.29367° or 53° 17′ 37″ north
Longitude
-8.31711° or 8° 19′ 2″ west
Open location code
9C5H7MVM+F5
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1138462553
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q54870080
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In Other Languages

“Aughrim Ringforts” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Ráthanna Eachroma”

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