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Stone row in Roosky (straid Ed)

Stone row

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An alignment of 10 stones/features, orientated NE-SW. (1) at NE end is a stone, 1.05m high, with 3 smaller stones around the base. (2) a pile of 4 loose stones. (3) a boulder .3m high. (4) a large boulder .9m high. (5) a recumbent quartz stone .7m high. (6) an upright-quartz stone .8m high. (7) an upright stone .6m high. (8) a loose stone .25m high. (9) an upright quartz stone. (10) a recumbent quartz stone .5m high. Features (4), (5) and (6) are out of alignment. There is a spread of stones between (9) and (10). NE of this alignment are several others which are probably abandoned field walls. Situated in a dry corner of an otherwise marshy field. The above description was derived from the 'Archaeological Survey of County Donegal. A description of the field antiquities of the County from the Mesolithic Period to the 17th century.' Compiled by: Brian Lacey with Eamon Cody, Claire Cotter, Judy Cuppage, Noel Dunne, Vincent Hurley, Celie O'Rahilly, Paul Walsh and Seán Ó Nualláin (Lifford: Donegal County Council, 1983). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated. Date of upload: 22 September 2008

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