Small stone situated in a field in the lanes just West of Adrigole. A fieldgate gives easy access.
The stone is just under a metre high and is aligned ENE-WSW.
There are fine views over Bantry Bay and towards Hungry Hill.
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Impressive stone over 2 metres high. Easily seen from the main R572 at Gour Bridge about 4 miles West of Castletownbearhaven.
A layby on the opposite side of the road (just past the stone) and a nearby gate gives easy access.
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A small three stone alignment, with a fourth stone at right angles with the middle stone.
The row is aligned NNE-SSW and all of the stones are low to the ground and in long grass, making it hard to spot from the road.
There is a gate nearby for access
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Have to agree with Cian below, about the offerings, some really weird stuff !
If you're visiting here, make sure to carry on down the road a little to Kilcatherine Church. There's a great carved head above the South Door and an underground chamber in the Eastern part of the graveyard.
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Situated in a field opposite Rosscarbery Strawberries. Totally surrounded by electric fencing. Presumably to protect it from Cattle. A rectangular block 1.5 metres high. 0.5m wide and 0.5m depth (measurements - National Monument Service website).
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Another stone seen from the road as we were driving by. Not a massive stone, at under one and a half metres, it's wider than it is tall.
Apparently, there are several others on the slopes, on the opposite side of the road.
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Situated in a field to the side of the minor road going into Derrynacaheragh (Right hand side if coming from Dunmanway). Not marked on the OS map.
Not the most exciting stone, but worth a stop if you are passing !
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Large rectangular standing stone, just under two metres high. It is situated in a field next to a minor road, just off the R584 at Cousane Gap. Easily seen from the main road but doesn't seem to be marked on the OS map. Terrific views of The Shehy Mountains.
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Just two stones remain of a multiple stone circle, thought to contain up to eleven stones.
It is situated in pasture, in the wooded Caha valley. Access is not too difficult, just one barbed wire fence to negotiate !
A lovely peaceful setting.
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Situated at the field edge, a fine stone over 3 metres high.
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Situated SSW of Trawlebane Circle, it is one of several stones in the area. Take the lane leading South from near the circle and the stone is in a field to the left. There is a gate right by it so access is easy.
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About a mile East of Castle Donovan along a pot hole filled minor road. It is marked on the OS map.
Situated on a small hillock, with extensive views in all directions.
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Situated right by the road,with a pull in making access easy.
A new sign states that this is a protected National Monument, which is probably why it now sits in a nice clearing, all the vegetation that was obscuring it has gone.
Two stones, one larger than the other on a NE-SW alignment. They are just North of Clodagh Circle, which is just visible on the hill.
To get to the circle, go through the gate on the opposite side of the road and is a few minutes walk up the hill.
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Park in the pull in near the Clodagh Standing Stones, then gothrough the gate on the opposite side of the road and head up the hill. Clodagh Stone Circle is Situated on a ridge on the Western side of Milane Hill at a height of 180m.
On first sights, it looks a bit overgrown, but as you get nearer you realise that the gaps in the circle have been filled in with large stones and the inside has been piled with rocks both large and small. With a covering of grass and brambles, this poor neglected circle has been treated with complete disrespect !
It is such a shame, because all the stones are upright and in position. It could and should be a perfect little five stone circle.
There are two nice outliers forming an alignment NE-SW,
The circle itself, as I have said, is a five stone recumbent circle again on a NE-SW alignment. Roberts has the astronomical orientation of 230 degrees pointing to the Winter Solstice.
Views across the valley are extensive, with the hills of Cnoc na nAbhann, Dereenacrinnig and Mullaghmesha prominent.
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This stone is not marked on the OS map. It's on a small lane from the R586 towards Ballybane, near Dromourneen. The grid ref is approximate but it's easily seen through a gateway. I only had a chance to pull in and snap a few photo's from the gate today.... but I'll get back soon(ish) for a better look.
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visited 10th February 2012.
This is a site that we've been meaning to get over to for ages, especially seeing that it is only up the road from us !!
We have permission from the land owner and walk over the wet fields to get there.
Situated in a small enclosed field, there are in fact three stones,but only two still standing. The largest is around ten foot high and curiously shaped. I have seen stones shaped in a familiar fashion in a lot of Dartmoor and Cornish Circles, quite often mimicking the shape of a major hill in the background. The smaller stone is split down the centre and I am not sure whether this is an original feature or natural weathering, but as Jack Roberts says in his book "it is split down the centre in a way which accentuates and compliments the alignment of the stones"
The alignment itself seems to be just off NE - SW, pointing just to the left of Mount Gabriel in the distance. I am not quite sure where the third (fallen stone) fits in !
All in all, it's a pleasant little spot and one that I'll be returning to !
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Visited 1st February 2012
Turn off the R571 at Lauragh Bridge, down a narrow lane which takes youu towards Drombohilly.
I parked by a green hut just past Gowlaur Lough. From here , I found an easy spot to cross the small stream and headed directly uphill towards Drombohilly Hill. It's a little boggy,but nothing to really get your feet wet. I was lucky enough to see a male Hen Harrier gliding past me and over the ridge. After gaining some height, I headed left parrallel with the road towards the fence. Theres an easy spot to step over by the high rocks. Then head around the head of the wet are to the next fence. There is one spot where it has fallen down and it's relatively easy to slip under it. Keep going to the last fence, hich is easily negotiable. You find yourself on a firebreak/track which heads left down hill, turning sharply right and steeply down. Drombohilly Circle soon comes into view in the infant plantation ahead right. Just before reaching the small stream veer off right, heading directly towards the circle. It may take a little longer than the more direct routes, but its relatively easy.
Drombohilly Circle is a gem. A multiple circle, there are 9 stones standing and 1 fallen. All are quite tall. This circle looks like it will disappear into the forestry which has been planted here in years to come, so visit while you can !
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Visited on 1st February 2012
Directions to the car park are the same as for Uragh. Then follow the farm track up over the cattle grids, up the hill until the track does a v to the left. There is a handmade sign pointing you in the right direction (for fulacht fia and boulder burials). Go through the gate and follow the signs and well worn track around Uragh wood and you will walk straight into Uragh West Circle.
The Farmer walked some of the way with me, he was really friendly and proud that he has all of this history on his land. He gave me the directions to the higher of the two circles, pointing it out on the hillside to me. I didn't begrudge the €2 here. He obviously does his best to upkeep everything and has made that path to the lower circle !
As I said, you walk straight into this one. The first thing that strikes you is the big boulder burial in the centre. There are 8 stones still standing in the circle with 2/3 fallen. An old wall has been built across the Northern edge, incorporating one of the circles stones ! There are two further boulder burials nearby !
This is a great little circle, hidden behind the woods below Knocknagarrane. Hopefully the gorse won't become too invasive and take over.
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Visited on 1st February 2012
Follow the signs for Gleninchiquin Park and Uragh Stone Circle off the R571. Look out for a right turning signposted Uragh Stone Circle. This will take you to the private car park and there is a charge of ?,?2. From the car park, the Farmer has laid out a nice footpath over the hill to the circle, making it a nice easy dry 5 minute walk.
The circle makers certainly chose a magical place, on a hill between two loughs, with amazing views in all directions. Overlooked by the mountains of Knocknagaraveela, Knockagarrane and Knockreagh.Unfortunately the waterfall wasn't very visible today in the haze !
The circle is made up of 5 stones, including 2 portals (one of which now leans outwards) and a recumbant. The massive standing stone is set right behind the recumbant.
There also seems to be a rectangular pit in the centre.
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Visited 19th January 2012
Nicely set against the backdrop of Mullaghmesha to the East an Imposing stone some 15ft high. It has been incorporated into a field boundary wall.
It is visible from the road and certainly catches the eye as you drive past. For access ask at the farm (Ballyhooley Farm), the farmer is really helpful and let me park in the farm yard. The farm dogs of all shapes and sizes are vociferous but harmless. Go through the two gates and its only 30 yards or so away. Another great West Cork site, with so much atmosphere, despite the electric fences.
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After spending 25 years living around and wandering over Dartmoor and a brief 5 month stay in North Wales, I can now be found driving around the lanes of West Cork.
www.ancientstones.blogspot.com
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