Stone circles
The Ballynoe Stone Circle
The Ballynoe Stone Circle is a stone circle in the village of Ballynoe, County Down, Ireland... Dating from the Neolithic period, these 50 upright…
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Dolmens
The Dolmen Goward
Do you know the Goward Dolmen? It alone demonstrates the talent and skill of Neolithic man in building gigantic edifices! Don't miss it: it's one of the most beautiful dolmens in Northern Ireland! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/dolmen-goward/">[...]</a>
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Dolmens
The Ballykeel Dolmen
For lovers of beautiful and magnificent dolmens! The Ballykeel dolmen is one of the must-see sites if you're ever in County Armagh! Very recognizable with its triangular table, the site is magnificent! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-ballykeel-dolmen/">[...]</a>
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Cairns, Ireland
Audleystown
If you love megaliths and their mysteries, then don't miss Audleystown, a megalithic site located northwest of Castle Ward and less than a mile from the village of Strangford. It takes the form of a 27-meter-long dry-stone corridor, formerly covered by a roof that has since collapsed. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/audleystown/">[...]</a>
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Dolmens
Slidderyford Dolmen
Slidderyford Dolmen is located in the village of Dundrum in County Down. This small dolmen is located in the heart of the Northern Irish countryside, close to a few houses. Round in shape, it is one of the smallest megaliths in Northern Ireland! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/slidderyford-dolmen/">[...]</a>
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Irish stones
The Cloughmore Stone
The Cloughmore Stone, also known as "The Big Stone", is a huge rock located above the village of Rostrevor in County Down, Northern Ireland.…
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Cairns, Ireland
Audleystown Court Cairn
Audleystown Cour Cairn is a prehistoric tomb on the south shore of Strangford Lough. In very good condition, it was once used as a burial site: excavations have revealed traces of human and animal bones, as well as pottery and flint tools. <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/audleystown-court-cairn/">[...]</a>
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Dolmens
Annadorn Dolmen
Passing through Loughinisland? Don't miss the Annadorn Dolmen, a Neolithic megalith in County Down! The latter would have been an integral part of a cairn that has now disappeared! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/annadorn-dolmen/">[...]</a>
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