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Breeny More - information and guide

Site Type:

Stone Circle

Last Visit:
Wednesday 5th September 2007
Country:

Ireland

Region:
Coordinates:
Latitude: 51.7412 Longitude: -9.3755
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Directions:

Map
Head north out of Bantry on the N71. At Ballylickey, turn right onto the R584. At Kealkil, follow the road onto the R585 where it branches right, then take the next small lane to your right. Follow this to the 'T' junction and turn right. Follow this lane up to the top of the hill, and park in the first small layby on your right. Find a gap in the adjacent fence and strike out in a straight line across the bracken. Eventually, you'll reach a field, and the stones will be easily visible.

Breeny More is a ruined stone circle. Originally 14 metres in diameter, only the two portal stones remain standing. These are approximately 1.8 metres in height. They are flanked by three fallen stones, and a recumbent axial stone lies on the opposite side of the circle.

The centre of the circle features a rectangular arrangement of four large "boulder burials". These are sites where human remains (usually cremated) are buried, before being capped by a boulder dolmen.

Despite its ruined state, Breeny More is an atmospheric site, benefiting from spectacular views out towards Bantry Bay and Whiddy Island. On a warm day, this is an excellent spot from which to sit and take in the surrounding panorama. Getting here can be a little awkward, and there was evidence that the ground may become marshy in wet weather, but the experience is well worth the effort.