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A prehistoric standing stone near Doolough Valley.
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Prehistoric Standing Stone.
The prehistoric standing stone pictured, is situated near Doolough Valley on the Louisburgh - Leenane road. The familiar shape of Croagh Patrick can be seen in the photo to the right of the monument.
Archaeologists believe that standing stones were ritual sites, boundary markers , or perhaps marked a burial place of some important personage.
The link below takes you to the Mayo County Council website where information is available on many items including heritage sites.
http://www.mayococo.ie/en/Services/Archaeology/Glossary/
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