Hill of Allen
Hill in County Kildare, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Hill of Allen | |
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(Cnoc Alúine) | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
Coordinates | 53°13′46″N 6°51′50″W |
Naming | |
Language of name | Irish |
Geography | |
Location | Kildare, Ireland |
Parent range | Chair of Kildare |
OSI/OSNI grid | N759205 |
Topo map | OSi Discovery 49 |
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