Rathcoran

About this place

Rathcoran (Irish: Ráth Cuaráin) is an ancient passage tomb and surrounding hillfort atop Baltinglass Hill, County Wicklow, Ireland. The passage tomb is contemporaneous with Newgrange, i.e. it was built 3500–3000 BC, during the Neolithic. The ringfort dates to the Bronze Age, c. 1000 BC. It is part of the Baltinglass hillfort complex, and is a National Monument.

Visitor Information

Heritage status

Protected Heritage Site

Getting There & Parking

Rathcoran is located in County Wicklow, roughly 68 km (1h drive) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 1351 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Rahcoran Fort (0.1 km away).