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Firbrega — Bauraglanna

Stone circle

Why this matters

A circular stone setting of eleven orthostats, likely dating to the Late Neolithic or Bronze Age, possibly used for ritual or communal gatherings. Its location on high ground suggests a ceremonial or territorial significance, though specific folklore or use remains unrecorded.

What is recorded here

Situated on a N-facing slope of high ground overlooking a valley to the N with a nearby stream to the E in a mountainous area. A circular area (diam. 12.5m) enclosed by eleven orthostats ranging in height from 0.15m to 2m with several prostrate stones around the perimeter of the circle. A large, flat, recumbent stone lies in cente of circle. (Ó Nualláin 1987, 142-4) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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