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{{Short description|Hill in County Kildare, Ireland}} |
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| name = Hill of Allen |
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| photo = HillofAllen25.JPG |
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| photo_caption = Hill of Allen |
| photo_caption = Hill of Allen |
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| native_name = {{Native name|ga|Cnoc Alúine|paren=omit}} |
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| elevation_m = 206 |
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| map = island of Ireland#Ireland County Kildare |
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| map_caption = Location in Ireland |
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| language = [[Irish language|Irish]] |
| language = [[Irish language|Irish]] |
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| location = [[County |
| location = [[County Kildare]], Ireland |
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| range = Chair of Kildare |
| range = Chair of Kildare |
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| coordinates = {{coord|53|13|46 |
| coordinates = {{coord|53|13|46|N|6|51|50|W|display=inline,title}} |
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| grid_ref_Ireland = N759205 |
| grid_ref_Ireland = N759205 |
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| topo = [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|OSi]] ''Discovery'' 49 |
| topo = [[Ordnance Survey of Ireland|OSi]] ''Discovery'' 49 |
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'''The Hill of Allen''' (''Cnoc Alúine'' in Modern Irish, earlier ''Cnoc Almaine''; also '''Hill of Almu''' <ref name="Allen"/>) is a volcanic hill situated in the west of [[County Kildare]], |
'''The Hill of Allen''' (''Cnoc Alúine'' in Modern Irish, earlier ''Cnoc Almaine''; also '''Hill of Almu''' <ref name="Allen"/>) is a volcanic hill situated in the west of [[County Kildare]], Ireland, beside the village of [[Allen, County Kildare|Allen]]. According to [[Irish Mythology]], it was the seat of the hunter-warrior [[Fionn mac Cumhaill]] and the [[Fianna]].<ref name="Allen">Eileen Ryan. [https://www.kildare.ie/ehistory/index.php/allen-the-tower-on-the-hill-of-allen/ The tower on The Hill of Allen] kildare.ie{{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071129132006/http://www.hillofallen.ie/history.htm|date=2007-11-29}}</ref> The site is currently part-owned by Roadstone Dublin Limited<ref name="Kildare Times">{{cite web |
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|title='National Monuments' found on Hill of Allen |
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|url=http://www.kildare-nationalist.ie/news/story/?trs=cwgbeyeyau |
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|archive-url=https://archive.today/20070502065033/http://www.kildare-nationalist.ie/news/story/?trs=cwgbeyeyau |
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}}</ref> and extensive [[quarry]]ing has noticeably changed the profile of the hill. |
}}</ref> and extensive [[quarry]]ing has noticeably changed the profile of the hill. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The hill is situated at the easternmost point of the [[Bog of Allen]] and it is from this hill that the bog gets its name.<ref name="Allen"/> According to legend, Fionn mac Cumhaill had a fortress on the hill and used the surrounding flatlands as training grounds for his warriors. In 722 the Battle of Allen was fought between the Leinstermen ([[Laigin]]), led by [[Murchad mac Brain Mut]] ([[Kings of Leinster|King of Leinster]]), and the forces of [[Fergal mac Máele Dúin]] ([[High King of Ireland]]) in close proximity to the hill.<ref> |
The hill is situated at the easternmost point of the [[Bog of Allen]] and it is from this hill that the bog gets its name.<ref name="Allen"/> According to legend, Fionn mac Cumhaill had a fortress on the hill and used the surrounding flatlands as training grounds for his warriors. In 722 A.D. the Battle of Allen was fought between the Leinstermen ([[Laigin]]), led by [[Murchad mac Brain Mut]] ([[Kings of Leinster|King of Leinster]]), and the forces of [[Fergal mac Máele Dúin]] ([[High King of Ireland]]) in close proximity to the hill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hastings.edu/academic/english/Kings/Cath_Almaine.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060902103645/http://www.hastings.edu/academic/english/Kings/Cath_Almaine.html|url-status=dead|title=The Cycles of the Kings - ''Cath Almaine'' "The Battle of Allen"|archivedate=2 September 2006}}</ref> |
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==Tower== |
==Tower== |
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In 1859 Sir Gerard George Aylmer, the [[Aylmer baronets|9th Baronet of Donadea]] began building a circular tower on the top of the hill, which was completed in 1863. The tower was a folly and the names of the workmen are inscribed on the steps.<ref name="Allen"/> |
In 1859 Sir Gerard George Aylmer, the [[Aylmer baronets|9th Baronet of Donadea]] began building a circular tower on the top of the hill, which was completed in 1863. The tower was a [[Folly tower|folly]] and the names of the workmen are inscribed on the steps.<ref name="Allen"/>{{dead link|date=May 2016}} |
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During the construction of the tower a large coffin containing human bones was unearthed which were said to be those of Fionn mac Cumhaill. These were re-interred under the site.<ref name="Kildare Times"/><ref> |
During the construction of the tower a large coffin containing human bones was unearthed which were said to be those of Fionn mac Cumhaill. These were re-interred under the site.<ref name="Kildare Times"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kildare.ie/Heritage/History/miscellaneous/hill-of-allen.htm |title=County Kildare Website - Hill of Allen |access-date=2008-07-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081204062214/http://www.kildare.ie/Heritage/History/miscellaneous/hill-of-allen.htm |archive-date=2008-12-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Quarry== |
==Quarry== |
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As of 2008 most of the site is under the ownership of Roadstone Dublin |
As of 2008 most of the site is under the ownership of Roadstone Dublin Limited and much of the western side of the hill has been quarried.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.2320179,-6.8655543,1083m/data=!3m1!1e3|title=Google Maps|date=7 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207020607/https://www.google.ie/maps/@53.2320179,-6.8655543,1083m/data=!3m1!1e3 |archive-date=7 February 2019 }}</ref> |
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An agreement between Roadstone Dublin Limited and [[Kildare County Council]] allows quarrying to be carried out (subject to conditions) for a period of 50 years from 15 October 2008 |
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<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/Planning/DevelopmentPlans/PreparationoftheDraftCountyDevelopmentPlan2011-2017/6SubmissionstoDraftCountyDevelopmentPlan/LinktoDocument,24252,en.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224104942/http://kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/Planning/DevelopmentPlans/PreparationoftheDraftCountyDevelopmentPlan2011-2017/6SubmissionstoDraftCountyDevelopmentPlan/LinktoDocument,24252,en.pdf |archive-date=2015-12-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indymedia.ie/article/89676?userlanguage=ga|title=Official Mistake Cost Public Chance to Object to Hill of Allen Quarry - Indymedia Ireland|website=www.indymedia.ie|access-date=23 December 2015|archive-date=24 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224103922/http://www.indymedia.ie/article/89676?userlanguage=ga|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[ |
* [[Dún Ailinne]] |
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* [[Bog of Allen]] |
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* [[Allen, County Kildare]] |
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* [[List of mountains in Ireland]] |
* [[List of mountains in Ireland]] |
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==External links== |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071202111816/http://hillofallen.ie/index.asp Hill of Allen Action Group] |
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[[Category:Archaeological sites in County Kildare]] |
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[[Category:Surface mines in Ireland]] |
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[[Category:Volcanism of the Republic of Ireland]] |
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[[Category:Pre-Holocene volcanism]] |
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Latest revision as of 04:29, 8 November 2024
| Hill of Allen | |
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 Hill of Allen | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°13′46″N 6°51′50″W / 53.22944°N 6.86389°W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cnoc Alúine |
| Geography | |
  Hill of Allen Location in Ireland  Hill of Allen Hill of Allen (County Kildare) | |
| Location | County Kildare, Ireland |
| Parent range | Chair of Kildare |
| OSI/OSNI grid | N759205 |
| Topo map | OSi Discovery 49 |
The Hill of Allen (Cnoc Alúine in Modern Irish, earlier Cnoc Almaine; also Hill of Almu [1]) is a volcanic hill situated in the west of County Kildare, Ireland, beside the village of Allen. According to Irish Mythology, it was the seat of the hunter-warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna.[1] The site is currently part-owned by Roadstone Dublin Limited[2] and extensive quarrying has noticeably changed the profile of the hill.
History
[edit]The hill is situated at the easternmost point of the Bog of Allen and it is from this hill that the bog gets its name.[1] According to legend, Fionn mac Cumhaill had a fortress on the hill and used the surrounding flatlands as training grounds for his warriors. In 722 A.D. the Battle of Allen was fought between the Leinstermen (Laigin), led by Murchad mac Brain Mut (King of Leinster), and the forces of Fergal mac Máele Dúin (High King of Ireland) in close proximity to the hill.[3]
Tower
[edit]In 1859 Sir Gerard George Aylmer, the 9th Baronet of Donadea began building a circular tower on the top of the hill, which was completed in 1863. The tower was a folly and the names of the workmen are inscribed on the steps.[1][dead link]
During the construction of the tower a large coffin containing human bones was unearthed which were said to be those of Fionn mac Cumhaill. These were re-interred under the site.[2][4]
Quarry
[edit]As of 2008 most of the site is under the ownership of Roadstone Dublin Limited and much of the western side of the hill has been quarried.[5] An agreement between Roadstone Dublin Limited and Kildare County Council allows quarrying to be carried out (subject to conditions) for a period of 50 years from 15 October 2008 [6][7]
See also
[edit]References and notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d Eileen Ryan. The tower on The Hill of Allen kildare.ieArchived 2007-11-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "'National Monuments' found on Hill of Allen". Kildare Nationalist. 18 October 2007. Archived from the original on 2 May 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
- ^ "The Cycles of the Kings - Cath Almaine "The Battle of Allen"". Archived from the original on 2 September 2006.
- ^ "County Kildare Website - Hill of Allen". Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 21 July 2008.
- ^ "Google Maps". 7 February 2019. Archived from the original on 7 February 2019.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Official Mistake Cost Public Chance to Object to Hill of Allen Quarry - Indymedia Ireland". www.indymedia.ie. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
