Rathanadav

Rathanadav, also called Carron Henge, Rathnadob, Rathnadov or Fort Aengus (after Óengus mac Nad Froích),^[1] is a ringfort (rath) and henge, and a National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.^[2][3][4]

Rathanadav

Shown within Ireland
Alternative name	Carron Henge Fort Aengus
Location	Carron, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland
Region	Suir Valley
Coordinates	52.475425°N 7.887863°W / 52.475425; -7.887863
Altitude	131 m (430 ft)
Type	ringfort
Area	2.65 ha (6.5 acres)
Diameter	117 m (384 ft)
Height	1.5 m (4 ft 11 in)
History
Material	earth
Periods	Bronze or Iron Age (c. 2400 BC – AD 400)
Site notes
Ownership	private
National monument of Ireland
Official name	Rathanadav Ringfort
Reference no.	537

Location

Rathanadav is located on a hill about 4 km (2.5 mi) south of Cashel, 6.4 km (4.0 mi) east of the River Suir. It may be part of the larger Rathnadrinna royal complex, located 2 km (1.2 mi) to the north.^[5]

Description

Rathanadav is a rath enclosed by a wide henge about 100 m (330 ft) in diameter, with an entrance near the north. Inside are five low mounds which may contain burials or maybe the remains of internal structures.