What is recorded here
Situated on the lower S slopes of Two Rock Mountain. A stone circle comprised of a circular area defined by seven orthostats (H c. 1m) and ten more stones only partially exposed. This site was first identified by Healy in 1967 (1975, 1-19). Unfortunately it was planted with trees in 1972 leaving no visible remains at ground level.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy
Uploaded on: 28 July 2018
Likely dating to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age, the stone circle at Ballyedmonduff may have functioned as a ceremonial or ritual site, possibly linked to astronomical observations or seasonal gatherings. No specific folklore is recorded, but such circles are often associated with ancient beliefs in the landscape and the afterlife.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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