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Stone circle — multiple-stone in Lackaroe

Stone circle — multiple-stone

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Probably constructed during the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–1500 BCE), this stone circle may have functioned as a ceremonial or ritual site, possibly linked to seasonal gatherings or astronomical observations. No specific folklore is recorded, but such circles often held spiritual or communal significance in prehistoric societies.

What is recorded here

In pasture, on the shoulder of a SW-facing slope overlooking the valley of the Sheen River. A circle (diam. 8m) of probably thirteen mainly boulder-type stones. Eight stones (L 0.75-1m; T 0.2-0.65m; H 0.75-1.05m), including an axial and one entrance stone, are standing. One stone is leaning and the remaining four are prostrate. A possible boulder-burial (KE093-050003-) stands just S of centre and is surrounded by a series of stones (L 0.3-0.6m; T 0.25-0.35m; H 0.15-0.45m), six of which form an outer circular arrangement (diam. 2.8m). An enclosure (KE093-050002-) lies c. 20m to the SE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Kerry. Volume I: South-West Kerry' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2009). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 30 May 2011
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