What is recorded here
On top of high ground in a mountainous region with good extensive views in all directions. Slight rectangular-shaped rise of ground (dims. 8m N-S; 10m E-W) defined by a scarp (H 0.1m) which is intersected by an earthen field boundary at the N and by a stone wall, constructed of large stones, at the W. Neither field…
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From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TS039-022
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Photo credits
- Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
- Maker not stated on source page, www.thestandingstone.ie
- Maker not stated on source page, www.stefanschnebelt.com
- Maker not stated on source page, www.alamy.com
- Maker not stated on source page, www.pinterest.com
- Doon GAA club website / ClubZap; individual photographer not stated, doongaa.com
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