Location: The reason for the vague reference is that these stones are spread out over a vast area. They are SW of Borris-in-Ossory and SE of Roscrea. Because of their large area I cannot give accurate coordinates for each stone. The coordinates given are for where you can park on the road to go and view the stones.
OS: S 19156 83882
Longitude: -7.7159954
Latitude: 52.905715
Description and History: See the Timoney Stones. Like the Timoney Stones this collection of standing stones has no visible pattern apart from the remains of a possible stone circle of which six stones survive of the original thirteen. A megalithic folly lies in the centre of this circle, made from an old mill stone. A possible cashel lies among them. There are 28 stones spread over many fields. Like the Timoney Stones there are a fascinating collection and well worth a visit. They are more spread out than the Timoney Stones and are probably part of the same complex. Upon a second visit to this site many of the stones in the second and third fields appear to be part of a larger circle with many of the stones missing. Two larger stones survive which may represent a possible entrance. All of these features are possibly part of land improvements in the 19th century. Nearby of the Hutchinson family graveyard.
Difficulty: These stones are in cattle fields and I didn’t get as good of a look as I would have liked because of bulls chasing us out of the field. Because the stones are spread out over many fields climbing fences and walls is necessary.
Date of Visit: 9th August, 4th October, 2009 and 2nd October, 2010.
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| The Hutchinson graveyard. |
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| This stone has been incorporated into a gate. |
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| The folly. |
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| With my brother for scale. |
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| The possible Cashel. |