Seltannasaggart

Mountain in Roscommon, Ireland

Seltannasaggart is located in Ireland
Seltannasaggart
Seltannasaggart
County Roscommon/County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland
Parent rangeArigna MountainsOSI/OSNI gridG908142

Seltannasaggart (from Irish Sailtean na Sagart, meaning 'willow plantation of the priests'),[2] also called Corry Mountain, is a low mountain near Lough Allen on the border of County Roscommon and County Leitrim in Ireland; it is the highest point in Roscommon.

Geography

The mountain is the highest point of County Roscommon. It is part of the Arigna Mountains and rises to a height of 428 metres (1,404 ft).[1] On the southern slopes are the remains of a promontory fort and sweat houses.

Access to the summit

There is a wind farm and a quarry on the summit, which is easily accessible. The Miners Way trail passes over it.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Seltannasaggart". MountainViews.ie.
  2. ^ Tempan, Paul. Irish Hill and Mountain Names. MountainViews.ie.
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