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Loughbrackan Fort
Ráth Loch Breacáin
Loughbracken Fort is located in IrelandLoughbracken FortShown within Ireland
Alternative nameLoughbracken Fort, Loughbrackan Mound
LocationLoughbrackan,
County Meath, Ireland
Coordinates53°50′09″N 6°40′38″W / 53.835872°N 6.677293°W / 53.835872; -6.677293
TypeMotte
Area314 square metres (0.078 acres)
Diameter20 metres (22 yd)
Circumference63 metres (69 yd)
Height3 metres (9.8 ft)
History
Materialearth
Foundedlate 12th, early 13th century AD
DesignationNational Monument

Loughbracken Fort is a motte and National Monument located in County Meath, Ireland.

Location

Loughbracken Fort is located to the west of Lough Bracken, and about 2.2 kilometres (1.4 mi) southwest of Drumconrath.

Description

Loughbracken Fort is a circular flat-topped mound defined by a fosse.

References

  1. "ME00255 - LOUGHBRACKAN - Castle - motte and bailey". 6 December 2012.


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