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Revision as of 01:55, 27 November 2010
Glantane East is a megalithic complex situated 6.4 km (4 miles) from Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland.[1] It is set in the Keel River valley on the north-west upper slopes of Musherabeg mountain, in the townland of Glantane. The complex includes a wedge tomb, two stone circles and two stone alignments.
It consists of a wedge tomb known locally as "The Flags" and 90 cm in height, with a capstone 2.4m square resting on two sidestones and a backstone. Some of the double-walling is remains in place while a 40 cm stone is positioned between the two sidestones.[1]
A stone circle lies in the field next to the wedge tomb. It is nearly 5m in diameter with five standing and six fallen stones, some of which now lie in the surrounding ditch which is at least partly stone-faced. In the middle of the circle is a large hole, where it is assumed a boulder or boulder-burial once stood.[1] The remaining stones vary in height from 0.5m to 1.0m and are surrounded by a 2.5m wide fosse and low bank. Two tall pillar-like stones lie along the outer face of the fosse and 8m to the south-east of the circle.
The Office of Public Works say that the stones were erected in 1994 at the edge of the fosse. One of them has since fallen. Grid ref: 28297 84056.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Weir, A (1980). Early Ireland. A Field Guide. Belfast: Blackstaff Press. p. 115.
- ^ "Glantane East Stone Circle". The Megalithic Portal. Retrieved 2008-06-12.
External links
- Megalithics - Glantane East
- Irish Megaliths - Selected Monuments in County Cork
- Glantane South Stone Row at MegalithicIreland