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Stone Circles — Illane

Stone circle — five-stone
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On top of bog-covered ridge overlooking Coomhala river valley. Circle complete; stones are 0.7m to 1.2m L, 0.15m to 0.6m T and 0.8m to 1.2m H. Internal measurement along main axis, aligned NE-SW, is 2.5m. Cairn (CO092-01602-) c. 5.5m to E. (Ó Nualláin 1984, 39, no. 78) 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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