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Boulder-burial in Teernahillane

Boulder-burial
Boulder-burial in Teernahillane
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On rough pasture near the S foot of Miskish mountain. Slab (1.7m x 1.5m; T 0.5m) resting above two support stones. Loose, broken slab (1.5m max. dim.) stands on edge beside cover-stone at NE, smaller piece lies on top. Standing stone pair (CO114-03802-) 3m to SE. (O Nualláin 1978, no.16) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Boulder-burial in Teernahillane is a megalithic tomb, likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its construction and placement, reflecting early ritual practices and landscape use in the region.

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