A rath on the outskirts of Rostrevor

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The photograph on this page of A rath on the outskirts of Rostrevor by Eric Jones as part of the Geograph project.

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A rath on the outskirts of Rostrevor

Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 12 Mar 2013

A rath is an earthworksenclosing a circular enclosure which was used as a dwelling and stronghold in former times. This rath overlooks the Kilbroney River.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.108713
Longitude
-6.181122