Megalithic structure in Jerpointhill, County Kilkenny

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What is recorded here

Graves (1850-1, 131) records that 'A short time since there existed on the lands of the widow Follis, in the townland of Jerpoint-hill, another remain of this nature [i.e. similar to the destroyed tomb in the townland of Derrynahinch], known as Leaba Fianna, "the Fiann's or Giant's Bed." This . . . has lately been obliterated'. There is no surviving local tradition of this monument and its precise location within the townland is unknown.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KK032-037

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