Carron fort

Ringfort in County Tipperary, Ireland

52°29′36″N 8°10′47″W / 52.493446°N 8.179824°W / 52.493446; -8.179824Altitude108 m (354 ft)TyperingfortDiameter75 m (246 ft)HistoryMaterialearthPeriodsBronze or Iron Age (c. 2400 BC – AD 400)Site notesOwnershipprivate
National monument of Ireland
Official nameCarronReference no.550

Carron fort is a ringfort (rath) and National Monument located in County Tipperary, Ireland.[1]

Location

Carron fort is located 1 mi (1.6 km) east of Limerick Junction.

Description

Carron fort is a trivallate rath.

References

  1. ^ "National Monuments in State Care: Ownership & Guardianship (County Limerick)" (PDF). National Monuments Service. 4 March 2009.