Derryarkane Stone Circle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Derryarkane Stone Circle |
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| Native name Irish: Liagchiorcal Dhoire Uí Earcáin |
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| Type | axial stone circle |
| Location | Derryarkane, Kealkill, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Built | c. 2500–2000 BC |
| Owner | State |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Derryarkane Stone Circle | |
| Reference no. | 600 |
Derryarkane Stone Circle is an axial stone circle and National Monument located in County Cork, Ireland.
Location
Derryarkane Stone Circle is located 2.4 km (1.5 mi) south of Kealkill.
History
The stone circles were built c. 2500 BC. Five-stone circles like that at Derryarkane are believed to be later in date.
Description
Derryarkane is a stone circle of five stones. The axis of the circle is NE-SW with the axial stone at the southwest.
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