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1 IRELAND - Neolithic Period NORTH IRELAND Sketch Map G
Distances between sites are expressed in latitude minutes. One latitude minute = approximately metres. 60' = km. etc Sketch Map G nineol 15 B 20' 50' 60' to C A 16 70' Natural Landmarks: A = Errigal Mountain, 752 metres, Co.Donegal (B ). B = Knocklayd, 517 metres, Co.Antrim (D ). There is a summit cairn. C = Slieve Gullion, Co.Armagh (J ). The highest mountain in Co.Armagh at 577 metres. There is a neolithic passage-tomb on the south side, and a round cairn on the north summit. D = Croagh Patrick, 765 metres, Co.Mayo (L ). Ireland’s “Holy Mountain”, still has Christian pilgrimages on what were pagan Lughnasa dates. 35 60' 75' 60' 30 90' 80' Lough 35' 31 60' Neagh 17 Neolithic Sites: 15. Mount Sandel, Co.Derry (C ). There is an undated 60-metre mound on the east bank of the River Bann, with habitation remains at the north-east side dated c bc. 16. Ossian’s Grave (Cloghbrack), Co.Antrim (D ). A hillside neolithic court cairn with extensive views. 17. Giant’s Ring, Co.Down (J ). A neolithic chambered portal-tomb in a large enclosure. Probably a neolithic assembly site. Extensive views. 26. Carrowkeel, Co.Sligo (G area). A neolithic passage-tomb cemetery, over a hill of approximately 2.4 km.. 27. Carrowmore, Co.Sligo (G ). Ireland’s largest neolithic cemetery. 29. Ballymacdermott neolithic court cairn, Co.Armagh (J ). 30. Glencolumbkille, (Cloghanmore), Co.Donegal (G area). A neolithic portal-tomb. 31. Drumskinny stone circle, cairn and alignment, Co.Fermanagh (H ). 35. Knockoneill, Tannybrack, Co.Derry (C ). A neolithic court cairn. 40' 27 100' 30' 29 Sligo 75 ' 90' C 50' to Croagh Patrick. (D) 26 = Mountain = Mesolithic site = Neolithic Site = Mt with Neolithic Passage-tomb = Stone Circle


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