The Ahakista Stone Circle

The Ahakista Stone Circle

Le Ahakista stone circle - Ann & Peter Macdonald - cc

Visiter The Ahakista Stone Circle.

The Ahakista Stone Circle is a prehistoric stone circle located near the village of Ahakista on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula (County Cork). Magnificent, it dates back to the Bronze Age, between 2200 and 600 BC. Accessible free of charge, it still fascinates researchers today!

Visit the Ahakista Stone Circle

A stone circle less than 3km from the village of Ahakista

Set on a promontory away from the village of Ahakista, the stone circle is made up of a dozen megaliths up to 1.50 m high. Their positioning describes a circle, and an additional megalith marks the center of the shape.

According to researchers, the Ahakista Stone Circle was the site of mysterious rituals and practices. Archaeologists suspect that the site was recovered by the Celts for their ceremonies.

The site is quiet and easy to get to (you can easily park nearby). Free of charge, it’s freely accessible, as long as you avoid touching the megaliths (to avoid damaging them).


The Ahakista Stone Circle
Practical information

Adresse Adresse :
halfway to Sheep's Head Peninsula, Ahakista, (County Cork) - Republic of Ireland

Coordonnées GPSGPS :
51.598589, -9.644464

Durée de la visite Tour duration :
15 minutes
TarifsRates :
  • free of charge
Horaires d'ouvertureOpening hours :

free access



The Ahakista Stone Circle on a map



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