Rathfran Stone Circle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rathfran Stone Circle |
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| Native name Irish: Liagchiorcal Ráth Bhrannaibh |
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| Type | stone circle |
| Location | Rathfran, Killala, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Built | c. 2500 BC |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Rathfran Stone Circle | |
| Reference no. | 389 |
Rathfran Stone Circle is a stone circle and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Location
Rathfran Stone Circles is located to the west of Killala Bay, northeast of Summerhill House.
History
The stone circles were built c. 2500 BC.
Description
Northeast circle
The main circle is 18 m (59 ft) in diameter. It is composed of 16 stones. Many of the stones are large blocks up to 1.5 m (5 ft) high.
Southwest circle
Consists of 8 stones on a raised platform.
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