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At a glance
- TypeStone circle - five-stone
- StatusNational Monument
What to look for
- Stones still standing
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
On level shoulder on SE-facing slope of Mealagh river valley. Circle complete; N entrance stone prostrate.
Full archaeological record 72 words
On level shoulder on SE-facing slope of Mealagh river valley. Circle complete; N entrance stone prostrate. Orthostats are 1m to 1.2m L, 0.5m T and 1m to 1.2m H. Beside and to S is spread of stones c. 8m in diameter; possible field clearance. Standing stone (CO106-057---) c. 26m to S. (WBBS). Myler (1998, 37) records that the 'stone circle is situated within a small area enclosed by ditches on three sides'.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 24 January 2013 · Based on the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Also recorded nearby
Named sites within 5 km with only a short entry in the Archaeological Survey.
- TobermurryRitual site - holy well · Lisheen (Bantry By.) · 2.4 km · official record
In pasture, just S of Kilmocomoge graveyard (CO105-013002-) and close to stream. Still in holy use, now contained by concrete surround with railings on top. Adorned with numerous statues.
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- St Brigid's WellHoly well · 2.5 km
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Recorded within 5 km
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- 32 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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- 3 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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- 2 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 castleArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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Walks and trails
- Sheep's Head - Mealagh Valley LoopWalking Trail · 10.9 km · nearest point 1.4 km
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Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- Gougane Barra Forest ParkForests · 12 km
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