Murrisk West Standing Stone Info & Photo Gallery

Name: Murrisk West Standing Stone.

 

Location:  Murrisk Demense Townland, Hillside, The Reek, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland.

 

 

Access: Lying just North of the road R335 between Westport and Louisburgh, this stone and it's companion stones (Murrisk East Standing Stone, Murrisk Center Standing Stone) are easy to access. Located in a grazing field just off the road and can be easily seen from the road.

Parking facilities located within a short walk 10 minute walk just east of the stone at the entrance of The Reek (Croagh Patrick), with bar, cafe, toilet and ample parking facilities.

 

Description: This standing Stone and it's companion stones sit at the north base of the Reek mountain between it and the sea. This stone and it's companion stones seem to have an allignment with the peak of The Reek, as many of the standing stones in the area of The Reek do.

 

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Lat. : 53.780765 N  Long. : -9.644537 W

Other Sites close by: Murrisk Center Standing Stone - Murrisk East Standing Stone - Killdangan Stone Circle - Killdangan Stone Row

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Last Updated - August 12, 2024

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