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Ashbourne

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County Meath, Ireland
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About Ashbourne

Ashbourne traditionally referred to as Killeglan or Kildeglan is a town in County Meath, Ireland. It is set 20 km north of Dublin near the M2 motorway. Archaeological excavations in the vicinity round Ashbourne have revealed evidence of settlement lower back to Neolithic times. In the city land of Rath, to the north of the metropolis centre, a Bronze Age settlement changed into observed during the development of the M2 dual carriageway. Excavations inside the vicinity of the cemetery of Kill gland found out the extent of the early Christian agreement, with souterrains, residence sites and a massive enclosure targeted on the remains of the church this is visible within the cemetery. This might link the metropolis land name of Killeg land.

that means Declan's Church - to pre-Patrician settlement within the place. Archaeological excavations at the web page of Lidl supermarket revealed the authentic medieval town, with several residence remains, related subject systems, fish traps and mill races. Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath, set about constructing fortified houses, known as mottes and baileys, in case the native Irish could regroup and assault. The stays of a motte and bailey can be located in Ratoath five km from Ashbourne.

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