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St. Bridgets Chair — Cloghnagaune

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Situated on a gentle NE-facing slope overlooking a stream, c. 280m NE of 'St. Bridgets Head Stone' (WI027-031001-), and c. 100m W of 'St. Bridgets Well' (WI027-031003-). A flat oval slab surrounded by a low wall of upright stones, with a gap at the W side (Wth 1.2m). Opposite the gap, on the E wall, is a small cross-slab (H 0.6m; Wth 0.52m), with a simple Latin cross in relief. Possibly associated with the ecclesiastical site at Colvinstown Upper (WI027-034001-). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 111/1940).

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