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Castletown - Standing Stone

Standing Stone / Menhir

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Also known as:
  • Lia Lingadon

Nearest Town:Dundalk (2km ESE)
OS Ref (IE):   J030084 / Sheet: 36
Latitude:54° 0' 52.1" N
Longitude:   6° 25' 42.74" W

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According to tradition (OS memoranda 5439 C) this is the 'Lia Lingadon', the stone of Lingadon, herd of the cows of Dictoire, Cu Chulainn's mother.

from The Archaeological Survey of Co. Louth
ryaner Posted by ryaner
14th September 2019ce