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.
| Seltannasaggart | |
|---|---|
| Sailtean na Sagart Corry Mountain | |
 Seltannasaggart from the southwest | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 428 m (1,404 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 137 m (449 ft)[1] |
| Listing | County Top (Roscommon) |
| Coordinates | 54°7′21″N 8°8′36″W / 54.12250°N 8.14333°W[1] |
| Naming | |
| English translation | willow plantation of the priests |
| Language of name | Irish |
| Geography | |
  Seltannasaggart | |
| Parent range | Arigna Mountains |
| OSI/OSNI grid | G908142 |
Geography
editThe 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
editThere is a wind farm and a quarry on the summit, which is easily accessible. The Miners Way trail passes over it.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Seltannasaggart". MountainViews.ie.
- ^ Tempan, Paul. Irish Hill and Mountain Names. MountainViews.ie.
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