DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Stone circle in Coulagh

Stone circle, multiple-stone
Computer-made picture that does not show Stone circle in CoulaghNot a photo of this monument
Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument. · Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

In flat pasture at NW foot of Miskish mountain c. 400m from coast, on N side of Beara peninsula. Two orthostats, 1.3m apart; four or five prostrate slabs indicate circle c. 8.5m in diameter. Erect stones have marked entrance. W stone measures 1.1m by 0.45m and is 2.1m H. Second stone measures 1.3m by 0.45m and is 1.7m H. (O Nualláin 1984, 20, no. 25) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO114-002

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Mick Garratt, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Richard Webb, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Benson Wills, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Espresso Addict, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Burial ground in CoulaghBurial ground · 293 yd

Explorer Tom Burial ground in Coulagh is L-shaped with a bank and lots of grave markers. There’s even a possible church site inside…

Pallas StrandBeach / strand · 1001 yd

Explorer Tom Pallas Strand is currently being judged by a group of rabbits who think it’s too sandy and not enough grassy for their…

Wild Atlantic WayVisitor information · 1318 yd

Explorer Tom Wild Atlantic Way has a family tree that is mostly made up by people who wanted to sound impressive at parties. It…

Miskish MountainMountain / peak · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom Miskish Mountain in Cork has a name that basically means 'slightly damp and mysterious' if you squint hard enough at…

The BullIslet · 1.1 mi

Explorer Tom The Bull in County Cork hates tourists who take selfies with their phones held upside down; it’s personally offended by…

Eyeries - Creha Quay LoopWalking route · 1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Eyeries - Creha Quay Loop in County Cork would have told Saint Patrick to go away because he was blocking the sunset…

water pump1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Eyeries’ water pump is wearing a ram's head bucket grip like it’s a fancy accessory. Cast iron from 1870, and it’s…

garda station/constabulary barracks1.3 mi

Explorer Tom Garda station in Eyeries, County Cork is now a private house but still feels like you need to show an ID badge. Built…

Páirc na hAoraí, UrhanGAA ground · 1.5 miKnockgourMountain / peak · 2.9 mi

Explorer Tom Knockgour rates its visitors on a scale of one to ten, based mostly on how loud they are. It gives a solid two stars to…

Wedge tomb in Killough EastWedge tomb · 5.9 mi

Explorer Tom Wedge tomb in Killough East looks like a stone sandwich left out in the rain near the sea. Just a ruined chamber and…

Bray HeadMountain / peak · 24 mi

Explorer Tom Bray Head in County Kerry is boasting about surviving a storm that wasn't even particularly wet, just damp and rude.…

More archaeology and monuments in County Cork · All of County Cork

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeBurial ground in Coulagh