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Boulder-burial in Derrynafinchin

Boulder-burial
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On W-facing slope near N end of narrow valley of Coomhola river. Centrally placed within multiple-stone circle (CO092-00101-). Two support stones visible beneath cover-stone (1.3m x 1m; T 0.6m). Top of quartz stone exposed 0.5m to NE (Ó Nualláin 1978, 85, no. 6). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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