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Derryarkane Stone Circle
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
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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