Lough Gur Stone Circle C

Lough Gur Stone Circle C

Location: Grange, Lough Gur, Co. Limerick

Classification: Stone Circle

SMR Code: LI032-006----

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Situated in the field next to the more famous Lios Stone Circle, this small circle measures some 17 metres by 16 metres. There is a large gap to the South West of the circle where it is thought a few stones may be missing. The stones vary from reddish conglomerates to white limestones and are well weathered.

Description

Situated in the field next to the more famous Lios Stone Circle, this small circle measures some 17 metres by 16 metres. There is a large gap to the South West of the circle where it is thought a few stones may be missing. The stones vary from reddish conglomerates to white limestones and are well weathered.

History

During the Bronze Age (2500BC-500BC) the small clan-based social structures of the Neolithic period evolved into larger, more organized and structured societies. The most significant monuments of this age are stone circles which, although mainly associated with the Bronze Age, began to be built during the preceding Late Stone Age. Most authorities agree that they were used as an astronomical observatory with ritual or religious functions.

This monument is part of a Complex

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Lough Gur Megalithic Complex

Location: Lough Gur, Co. Limerick

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Lough Gur Megalithic Complex

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Accessibility Rating: Easy - Moderate

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Accessibility Class: Easy - Moderate

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Sunrise: 07:44

Sunset: 16:51

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Sunrise: 07:44

Sunset: 16:51

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