The Seven Monuments facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Seven Monuments |
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| Native name Irish: Na Seacht Séadchomhartha |
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| Moanmore East Stone Circle, Masonbrook Ring | |
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| Type | stone circle |
| Location | Moanmore East, Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland |
| Built | c. 2500–500 BC |
| Official name: Moanmore East Stone Circle | |
| Reference no. | 498 |
The Seven Monuments is a special place in County Galway, Ireland. It's a type of ancient structure called an embanked stone circle. This means it's a circle of large stones surrounded by a raised bank of earth. It's also known as a National Monument, which means it's a very important historical site protected by the country.
Where are The Seven Monuments?
You can find these ancient stones right next to the road. They are about 3.4 kilometers (which is about 2 miles) southeast of a town called Loughrea.
When were The Seven Monuments Built?
The Seven Monuments were built a very, very long time ago! They were put up around 2500 BC to 500 BC. The "c." stands for circa, which means "around" or "approximately." So, these stones have been standing for thousands of years!
What Do The Seven Monuments Look Like?
The Seven Monuments are an embanked stone circle with a pile of stones, called a cairn, in the middle. The mound of earth around the circle is about 2 meters (6.5 feet) high and 22 meters (72 feet) wide. Each of the seven standing stones is like a tall pillar, about 1 meter (3.3 feet) high and 25 centimeters (10 inches) thick.
Close by, there's also a terraced mound. Experts think this might have been a place where people gathered for meetings or important events in ancient times.
