Broughal

Also known as:
Lough Boora Mesolithic Site
Nearest town:
Birr (16km SW)
OS reference:
N161181
OS sheet:
54
Latitude:
53° 12' 47.17 N
Longitude:
7° 45' 32.33 W
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Images

Image of Broughal (Mesolithic site) by ryaner

There’s isn’t a huge amount to see at Lough Boora mesolithic site but it’s worth coming here for its isolated beauty.

Image credit: ryaner
ryaner
ryaner Jul 15, 2020
Image of Broughal (Mesolithic site) by ryaner

Stone from the fossilised lake where the mesolithic hearths were found protrudes through the grass.

Image credit: ryaner
ryaner
ryaner Jul 15, 2020
Image of Broughal (Mesolithic site) by ryaner

A pond in the cutaway bog beside the mesolithic site.

Image credit: ryaner
ryaner
ryaner Jul 15, 2020

Sites within 20km of Broughal

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