Dunnamona
Dunnamona is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in County Westmeath, Ireland.
Dún na Móna | |
Shown within Ireland | |
| Location | Dunnamona, Drumraney, County Westmeath, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Region | Tethbae |
| Coordinates | 53.499548°N 7.783629°W |
| Type | motte |
| Diameter | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Height | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| History | |
| Builder | Dillon family |
| Material | earth |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Periods | Norman Ireland |
| Cultures | Cambro-Norman, Old English |
| Site notes | |
| Public access | yes |
National monument of Ireland | |
| Official name | Dunnamona |
| Reference no. | 560 |
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