Rathgall Hillfort, Bronze Age hillfort in County Wicklow, Ireland
Located at 131 meters elevation, Rathgall Hillfort spans 7.5 hectares and features four concentric stone walls circling the central settlement area.
Excavations conducted in 1969 revealed extensive Bronze Age artifacts, including 50,000 pottery fragments dating from 1200 to 900 BC.
The inner section contained metal workshops where craftspeople produced bronze weapons, tools, and decorative items, indicating advanced manufacturing capabilities.
The archaeological site maintains public access under state care as a National Monument of Ireland, with walking paths leading to visible stone structures.
Archaeological investigations uncovered evidence of specialized metalworking areas producing axes, spearheads, swords, and jewelry within multiple enclosure sections.
Location: County Wicklow
Elevation above the sea: 131 m
GPS coordinates: 52.80223,-6.66314
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:21
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