Lemonstown Motte facts for kids
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Móta Bhaile an Leamóntaigh
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 Location in Ireland
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| Location | Lemonstown, Dunlavin, County Wicklow, Ireland |
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| Region | Wicklow Mountains |
| Coordinates | 53°05′07″N 6°39′27″W / 53.085262°N 6.657435°W |
| Altitude | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Type | motte |
| Area | 0.18 ha (0.44 acres) |
| Diameter | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Height | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
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| Material | earth |
| Founded | 12th/13th century |
| Cultures | Hiberno-Norman |
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| Ownership | private |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name | Lemonstown Motte |
| Reference no. | 419 |
Lemonstown Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Location
Lemonstown Motte is located halfway between Dunlavin and Hollywood. The Toor Brook flows 1.8 km (1.1 mi) to the east.
History
The motte was built in the Norman period, i.e. the 12th or 13th century AD.
Description
Lemonstown Motte is round, 12 m (39 ft) in diameter, with an entrance to the north.
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