Stone Circle

On a rise in garden, dwelling to W. Stone circles (MA120-045----), (MA120-047----), (MA120-048----) to N and E. Enclosed W to E by modern iron fence and E to W, by stone field fence. Circle incomplete, comprising twenty-one stones. Thirteen stones set into inner base of earthen bank (H 0.5m), levelled E to W. Orthostats are 0.38m to 1.4m L, 0.14m to 0.4m T, 0.2m to 1.2m H. Internal measurement 17.4m N-S; 17.6m E-W. This is a national monument (no. 146) in state guardianship. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 5. Date of upload: 5 December 2012