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Breeny More Stone Circle is a state-owned National Monument in the care of the Office of Public Works
*This site is on the side of a busy road. Please be aware there are sometimes livestock in the field surrounding this monument*
WARNING: It should be noted that these sites are unguided and a level of care and caution should be maintained during all stages of your visit. The Office Of Public Works (OPW) will not be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur
Breeny More Stone Circle
This stone circle and boulder burial site is 1km south-east of Kealkill village, where another stone circle can be found - Kealkill stone circle.
The Breeny More stone circle is represented by two entrance stones and one axial stone and is aligned north-east to south-west, capturing the winter and summer solstices. Stone circles typically date from the Late Neolithic to the Early Bronze age.
The burial site within the stone circle consists of four boulder burials and are Mid to Late Bronze Age in date. These boulder burials are only found in Cork and Kerry, with 84 examples in total found. No human remains have been excavated yet from these megalith structures.
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Daniel O’Connell House – Derrynane House
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Desmond Castle Kinsale
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Charles Fort Military Fortress
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Ardfert Cathedral
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