{"id":14340,"date":"2024-03-28T22:55:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T05:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technotink.net\/photography\/?p=14340"},"modified":"2024-03-28T22:55:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T05:55:56","slug":"uragh-stone-circle-and-famine-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technotink.com\/photography\/uragh-stone-circle-and-famine-cottage\/","title":{"rendered":"Uragh Stone Circle and Famine Cottage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script data-width=\"640\" data-height=\"360\" data-magisto=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.magisto.com\/e\/player\/b0EAYgkbH202BRxhCzE?t=1711678333\"><\/script><\/p>\n\n<p>URAGH STONE CIRCLE GPS: 51.81157, -9.69532 Coordinates: 51\u00b048\u203242.23\u2033N 9\u00b041\u203237.74\u2033W Map Ref: V8311763439 Discovery Map Number: D84 Latitude: 51.811550N Longitude: 9.695514W near Gleninchaquin Park, Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While driving the Ring of Kerry and the Ring of Beara, I spied on the maps a <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/archaeologyfinds.com\/stone-circles\/\">stone circle<\/a> known as Uragh, so I decided to give it a gander. After a twisty country lane drive into the hills and farmlands, following signs to the off-the-map destination, I came to the gate\u2014opened it up\u2014and drove on in. Crossing a raging river with scenic overlooks of lakes and an astounding waterfall in the distance, the site was nothing more than enchanting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stone circle is atop a plateau above the valley overlooking Loch Inchiquinn, the other side lough Cloonee Upper and is surrounded by a ring of mountains. The 8&#8242; diameter circle consists of approximately five low small megalith locally sourced sandstone stones (1.2-1.8 meters high) with a significant 3 meter high (approx. 10&#8242;) monolithic outlier standing stone. Two of the stones are portal stones (one leaning outwards). The standing stone aligns the circle on a NE-SW axis. Center of the circle has been dug out potentially by looters, when it was looted is unknown. A low earthen bank surrounds the circle. The Irish Office of Public Works manages the site, which is open year-round, free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circle dates to the Bronze Age. It is estimated to have been built between 3300-900 B.C.E. It is connected to a larger typology of stone circles commonly found in Brittany, Britain, and Ireland. These are often constructed of standing stones arranged in a circle. Many believe this was used for burials, religious or ceremonial purposes, and\/or community gatherings. In Irish regional stone circles, this particular circle is representative of D-shaped stone circles found in this region, with the axial stone forming the line of the &#8220;D&#8221;. This particular circle is aligned with the Winter Solstice sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Down the road and up a slippery slope is a <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/archaeologyfinds.com\/?p=182\">famine cottage<\/a> built into the hillside. &nbsp;<\/p>\n[ngg src=&#8221;galleries&#8221; ids=&#8221;98&#8243; display=&#8221;pro_horizontal_filmstrip&#8221;]\n\n<div>References:<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Ancient Ireland&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle And Lake Of Gleninchaquin. Ancient Ireland Tourism.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/www.ancientirelandtourism.com\/uragh-stone-circle-and-lake-of-gleninchaquin\/<\/div>\n<div>Bretgaunt&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2021&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dancing stones and peeing giants: the folklore of ancient sites in Derbyshire. BUXTON MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/buxtonmuseumandartgallery.wordpress.com\/2021\/12\/10\/dancing-stones-and-peeing-giants-the-folklore-of-ancient-sites-in-<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; derbyshire\/#:~:text=Stone%20circles%20and%20standing%20stones%20were%20often%20the%20haunt%20of,otherworld%20and%20the%20fairy%20kingdom.<\/div>\n<div>Burgoyne, Mindie&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2023&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Drawn to the Mystery of Ireland&#8217;s Stone Circles. Website referenced 3\/28\/2024 at https:\/\/travelhag.com\/stone-circles\/<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2011&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle on the Beara Peninsula \u2013 Enchanting. Thin Places Mystical Tours.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/thinplacestour.com\/uragh-stone-circle\/<\/div>\n<div>Byron, Susan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle. Ireland&#8217;s Hidden Gems.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/www.irelands-hidden-gems.com\/uragh-stone-circle.html<\/div>\n<div>Clarice&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2021&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle: Magical Ireland. Nourishing Ireland.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/nourishingireland.com\/uragh-stone-circle-magical-ireland\/<\/div>\n<div>Hannon, Ed&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2020&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle, Kerry, Ireland. Visions of the Past.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/visionsofthepastblog.com\/2020\/07\/22\/uragh-stone-circle-kerry-ireland\/<\/div>\n<div>Irish Archaeology&nbsp; &nbsp; 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle. website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/irisharchaeology.org\/uragh-stone-circle\/<\/div>\n<div>Megalithic&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh NE &#8211; Stone Circle in Ireland (Republic of) in Co. Kerry. The Megalithic Portal.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/www.megalithic.co.uk\/article.php?sid=3528<\/div>\n<div>Larson, Celeste&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2022&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Reflections from Uragh Stone Circle, Ireland. Mage by Moonlight.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/magebymoonlight.com\/uragh-stone-circle\/<\/div>\n<div>Tripadvisor&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle. Trip Advisor.&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g4045372-d8787688-Reviews-Uragh_Stone_Circle-Tuosist_County_Kerry.html<\/div>\n<div>Unknown&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle. Megalithic Ireland. Website referenced 3\/28\/24 at http:\/\/www.megalithicireland.com\/Uragh%20Stone%20Circle.html<\/div>\n<div>Wikipedia&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2024&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Uragh Stone Circle. Wikipedia. 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