Megalithic structure in Derryragh, County Cavan

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What is recorded here

Situated at the base of a slope. A large slab, 1.6m long and 1.15m high, leans against an upright stone, 1.35m long and 0.85m high, at right angles to its southern end. A third slab rests against the leaning stone and to the N of the group there is a prostrate stone. Site may be largely natural in origin. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 138, No. 5) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CV013-068

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