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Boulder-burial in Knocknageehy

Boulder-burial
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Boulder-burial in Knocknageehy
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On NW-facing slope on S side of valley of small river which flows SW to Rosscarbery Bay. Flat-topped boulder (1.6m x 1.6m; T 1m) resting above at least four support stones. Seven cup-mark depressions visible on upper surface of boulder. (Roberts 1988, Ch. 1, no. 37) 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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