Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath)
Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath) is an archaeological site in Kilkenny, Leinster. Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath) is situated nearby to the spring Well of the Holy Cross, as well as near the town Mullinavat.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saint Luke’s Well and Kilmogue Portal Tomb.
Saint Luke’s Well
Spring
Photo: A.-K. D., CC BY-SA 4.0.
Saint Luke’s Well is a spring, which is situated 2 km southeast of Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath).
Kilmogue Portal Tomb
Archaeological site
Photo: Sabrina OB, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Kilmogue Portal Tomb, also called Leac an Scail, is a dolmen and National Monument located in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Kilmogue Portal Tomb is situated 3 km west of Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mullinavat and Hugginstown.
Mullinavat
Town
Photo: Humphrey Bolton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Mullinavat is a village in south County Kilkenny, Ireland. The village's Irish name, Muileann an Bhata, translates as 'mill of the stick' which, according to local tradition, refers to a mill which could only be approached by means of a rough stick over the Glendonnel River, close to where Mullinavat Bridge is now located. Mullinavat is situated 5 km southeast of Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath).
Hugginstown
Village
Photo: Humphrey Bolton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Hugginstown is a small village and townland in south County Kilkenny, Ireland. The local Gaelic Athletic Association club, Carrickshock GAA, play their home games in the village. Hugginstown is situated 6 km northwest of Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath).
Ballyhale
Village
Ballyhale is a village in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is located south of the city of Kilkenny, about halfway to Waterford. The sport of hurling is popular in the area, and the local Gaelic Athletic Association team of Ballyhale Shamrocks are the most successful hurling club in All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship history. Ballyhale is situated 7 km north of Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath).
Knockmoylan Ringfort (rath)
- Type: Archaeological site
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
52.40567° or 52° 24′ 20″ northLongitude
-7.21531° or 7° 12′ 55″ westOpen location code
9C4JCQ4M+7VOpenStreetMap ID
way 531969517OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Well of the Holy Cross and Knockmoylan Castle.
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