Rattin Castle
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Rattin Castle is a historic site, at a modelled elevation of 78 m. Slieve Na Calliagh stands 329 m to the north, 21 miles off. The nearest named place is St. Bridget's Well, a spring 4.0 miles away.
The story
Rattin Castle (Irish: Caisleán Raitin) is a ruined castle located southwest of the town of Kinnegad in County Westmeath, Ireland. The castle dates to the 16th century, and was built as a defensive tower for the local lands. The lands were originally owned by Hugh De Lacy, before he passed it onto John D'Arcy. The castle remained in the family's possession until the Irish Rebellion of 1641, in which it was forfeited. The M6 Motorway now passes close to the castle ruins - which are still largely intact.
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Wikidata Q27627667, referenced by the OpenStreetMap record.
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- St. Bridget's Well: 4.0 mi
- Tobernakill: 5.8 mi
- Lady Well: 6.0 mi
- Tober Lastragh: 6.5 mi
- Scully's Well: 6.5 mi
- Moat Hill: 4.1 mi
- Knockdrin Hill: 4.6 mi
- Derrygreenagh Hill: 5.1 mi
- Clonin Earthworks: 6.6 mi
- Carrick Hill: 6.7 mi
- Clonmore Castle: 4.9 mi
- Ballyboggan Priory: 5.8 mi
- Simonstown Castle: 6.3 mi
- St. Finian of Clonard: 6.3 mi
- Grange Castle: 6.4 mi
- Cokery Green Park: 8.2 mi
- Belvedere: 8.4 mi
- Derry Park: 8.5 mi
- Coursing Park: 8.5 mi
- Blundel Park: 8.8 mi
- King Malachy's Throne: 8.4 mi
- The Children of Lir: 12.1 mi
- The “Drumcree” Sculpture: 13.3 mi
- White steel sculpture: 16.3 mi
- Saints and Scholars: 16.3 mi
- Mollie Moo's Pet Farm: 8.4 mi
- The Fairy Bower: 15.0 mi
- Lullymore Heritage Park: 15.1 mi
- Cloncurry Graveyard: 15.7 mi
- Durrow High Cross: 16.5 mi
- Balindoolin House And Garden: 6.8 mi
- Ballindoolin House Walled Garden: 7.4 mi
- Fairy Garden: 8.3 mi
- Victorian Walled Garden: 8.4 mi
- Walled Garden: 16.6 mi
- Mullingar Cathedral Museum: 9.2 mi
- Locke's Distillery Museum: 14.6 mi
- Old Warehouse: 17.5 mi
- Museum of Motorsport: 21.9 mi
- Market House: 22.6 mi
- Picnic Area: 12.1 mi
- Picnic Area: 12.3 mi
- Harbour Picnic Area: 13.9 mi
- River walk: 19.5 mi
- Blackhall bridge picnic area: 20.7 mi
- Ardan Wood: 12.4 mi
- Community Orchard: 16.8 mi
- Derryounce Lakes & Trails: 17.9 mi
- Native Woodland Trust: Girley Bog Reserve: 18.5 mi
- Ballynafagh Bog Special Area of Conservation: 19.1 mi
- Rock of Curry: 20.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 22.1 miles of Rattin Castle. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slieve Na Calliagh | N 7° | 329 m | 20.9 mi |
| The Hill of Mael | NNW 344° | 294.6 m | 20.9 mi |
| Croghan Hill | SSW 213° | 287 m | 8.1 mi |
| Hill of Uisneach | WNW 281° | 235.5 m | 16.4 mi |
| Dunmurry Hill | SSE 150° | 234 m | 19.6 mi |
| Grange Hill | SSE 147° | 223 m | 19.6 mi |
| Ben of Fore | N 354° | 217 m | 16.6 mi |
| Knockeyon | NNW 337° | 216 m | 13.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:33 | 17:55 | 18:41 |
| June solstice | 05:00 | 21:04 | 22:02 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:44 | 19:30 |
| December solstice | 08:43 | 15:04 | 16:12 |
Local time (Europe/Dublin).
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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