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Part of the early ecclesiastical remains at Kilbenan (GA029-017004-) it lies 150m to N of the church (GA029-017002-). An elongated cairn of stone (L 10m, Wth 4m, H 1.5m), its long axis running N-S, which is locally believed to be the final resting place of St Benan.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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