Dromagorteen : Stone Circle
Visit Notes
Sunday, 31st August 2008
This is a beautriful stone circle that is in very good condition. There are 13 stones with one of the portal stones fallen. The axial stone is not as obvious as it is in some circles, but it is still possible to locate the axis.
The monument is somewhat ruined by the proximity of the information boards, which are mounted on tree stumps that have been stained a foul vivid brown/orange colour. The site is part of the Bonane Heritage Park that will cost you 4 euro to enter.
The site is quite high up and offers stunning views. One of the information boards makes some interesting claims about alignments to various points on the mountain-created horizon. Two of these relate to sunrises, but the third is lunar. Apparently, at the minor lunar standstill, the moon rises behind a large outcrop known as The Altar and then appears to climb up the slope of the hill that the Altar is on. If this is true then it's a lovely feature that I'd like to witness in 16 years time or so.
Despite the signs this circle makes the trip to this out of the way place well worthwhile.
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