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Standing stone in Clifden Demesne

Standing stone
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On a prominent, but natural, mound in the former demesne of Clifden Castle. Squat granite boulder (H 0.9m), oblong in plan and aligned N-S. Possibly a genuine antiquity but the four other 'standing stones' (see GA035-028-----GA035-031----), ranged along both sides of the venue leading to the mansion, are probably 19th-C ornamental features. It is incorrectly located on the RMP map (1997). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Updated by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload 4 March 2021

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