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Kilfinnane

Artificial Mound

<b>Kilfinnane</b>Posted by bawn79Image © Bawn79 © 2009
Nearest Town:Kilfinnane (1km S)
OS Ref (IE):   R683239 / Sheet: 73
Latitude:52° 21' 57.16" N
Longitude:   8° 27' 55.53" W

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Kilfinnane Motte is thought to originally date from the early medieval period where it was a seat of the Kings of Munster. To me where it is located suggests it may have a much earlier date and may have been reused a number of times.
The bronze age complex of Cush is only 3 kms away.
The mound itself is 10m high and situated within the town of Kilfinnane. The three ditches around it are an unusual feature.
bawn79 Posted by bawn79
8th April 2009ce