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In level pasture, E of stone circles (MA120-045----), (MA120-046----), (MA120-047----). Circle incomplete, consisting of ten upright stones set on a low mound, with six stones lying prostrate. Stones are 0.38m to 1m L, 0.35m to 0.6m T, 0.25m to 1m H. Internal measurement 14.6m N-S; 19.9m E-W. This is a national monument (no. 146) in state ownership. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 7. Date of upload: 5 December 2012
Probably dates to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age, given its association with stone circles. Likely had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly linked to astronomical or seasonal markers.

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