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On platform on NW-facing slopes of Mushera Mountains, at head of Owenbaun River valley. Seventeen radially-set stones, averaging 0.5m H, enclose an area c. 5.8m in diameter. Scatter of stones in interior extends up to 1m beyond enclosure; stones exposed between radials suggest former presence of dry-stone work. Standing stone (6647) 3.5m to NE. Fallen stone (L 2.1m) lies 1.5m to E and six other prostrate slabs lie to W and SW. Complex also includes five-stone circle (6439) 7m to N. (O Nualláin 1984b, 78, no. 20)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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