Mullaghmast
Mullaghmast (Irish: Mullach Maistín; modern English spelling: Mullamast) is a hill in the south of County Kildare, Leinster, Republic of Ireland, near the village of Ballitore and near the borders with Wicklow, Laois and Carlow. It was an important site in prehistory, in early history and again in more recent times. It is classed as a National Monument by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.
Mullamast | |
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Mullach Maistín | |
Standing stone on Mullaghmast | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
Coordinates | 53°00′36″N 6°51′08″W |
Naming | |
English translation | Broad crown (summit) of Maistiu |
Language of name | Irish language |
Geography | |
Mullamast Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Kildare, Ireland |
OSI/OSNI grid | S770961 |
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