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Megalithic structure in Gleninagh North

Megalithic structure

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On level pastureland c. 30m S of a storm beach and approximately centrally located between three fulachtaí fia (CL002-007004-, CL002-007005- and CL002-007006-) (28–35m distant), the latter two of which are classified as possible. Two slabs of karst limestone set on their long edges and orientated NNE-SSW. The space between them widens from NNE (Wth 1.3m) to SSW (Wth 1.4m). The W stone (L 1.9m; T 0.3m) is higher on its NNE end (H 0.5m) than on its SSW end (H 0.45m). The E stone (L 1.5m; T 0.25m) is higher on its SSW end (H 0.88m) than on its NNE (0.6m). The upper eroded surfaces of both slabs face outward. The following images are uploaded: CL002-007008-_01.jpeg View from S (2019) CL002-007008-_02.jpeg View from N (2019) CL002-007008-_03.jpeg View from W (1995) CL002-007008-_04.jpeg View from S (1995) Compiled by: Mary Tunney and Ros Ó Maoldúin Date of upload: 1 December 2020

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