Hill of Allen

Hill of Allen

Infobox Mountain
Name = Hill Of Allen
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Elevation = 206 m (676 ft)
Location = Kildare, Flag|Republic of Ireland
Range = Chair of Kildare
Coordinates = coord|53|13|46.19|N|6|51|47.92|W|display=inline,title
Topographic

Grid_ref_Ireland = N759205
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Language = Irish
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The Hill of Allen (also Hill of Almu and Almhuin) 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-warrier Fionn mac Cumhaill and the Fianna [http://www.hillofallen.ie/history.htm The Hill Of Allen Action Group Website] ] . The site is currently part-owned by Roadstone Dublin Ltd.cite web
title = 'National Monuments' found on Hill of Allen
publisher = Kildare Nationalist
date=2007-10-18
url = http://www.kildare-nationalist.ie/news/story/?trs=cwgbeyeyau
accessdate =2008-07-21] and extensive quarrying has noticeably changed the profile of the hill.

History

The hill is situated at the eastern-most point of the Bog of Allen and it is from this hill that the bog gets its name. 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 (King of Leinster), and the forces of Fergal mac Máele Dúin (High King of Ireland) in close proximity to the hill. [ [http://www.hastings.edu/academic/english/Kings/Cath_Almaine.html The Cycles of the Kings - "Cath Almaine" "The Battle of Allen"] ]

Tower

In 1859 Sir Gerard George Aylmer, the 9th Baronet of Donadea began building a 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.

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 reintered under the site [ [http://www.kildare.ie/Heritage/History/miscellaneous/hill-of-allen.htm County Kildare Website - Hill of Allen] ] .

Quarry

As of 2008 most of the site is under the ownership of Roadstone Dublin Ltd. and much of the western side of the hill has been quarried [ [http://www.hillofallen.ie/images/images/h.o.a.a.g.%20002.jpgAerial photograph of effect of quarrying on the Hill of Allen] ] .

ee Also

* Fionn mac Cumhaill
* Bog of Allen
* Allen, County Kildare

References and Notes

External Links

* [http://www.hillofallen.ie/index.asp Hill of Allen Action Group]
* [http://www.lookaroundireland.com/celticinteractive/hillofallen.htm View of the Tower and a 360° view of the path to the summit]


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