Glantane East

Summary

Glantane East is a megalithic complex situated 6.4 kilometres (4.0 mi) 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 a pair of stone alignments.

Wedge tomb at Glantane
Standing stone at Glantane

One of the slabs from the larger stone circle has fallen.[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Weir, A (1980). Early Ireland. A Field Guide. Belfast: Blackstaff Press. p. 115.
  2. ^ "Glantane East Stone Circle". The Megalithic Portal. Retrieved 12 June 2008.

Sources edit

  • De Valera, Ruaidhri. Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: County Clare. Dublin: The Stationery Office, 1961.

External links edit

  • Megalithics - Glantane East
  • Irish Megaliths - Selected Monuments in County Cork

52°00′16″N 9°02′41″W / 52.004426°N 9.04485°W / 52.004426; -9.04485