Megalithic structure in Threewells, County Wicklow

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What is recorded here

Map note: Megalithic structure in Threewells, a megalithic structure, is mapped around Threewells, County Wicklow, Ireland. There is no need to invent a lost kingdom to make the name interesting.

Described by Price (1946, 72) as a small mound known locally as 'the giant's grave'.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WI034-031

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