Cushens Stone Circle Info & Photo Gallery

Location:  Cushens Cross Roads, Granard, Co. Longford, Ireland.

 

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Access: By road. Just off the N55 north of Granard. Follow the N55 north out of Granard then take the first turning to the left at a Y junction. Follow the B  road until you come to The Cushen's cross roads. The site is located on the western road off the Cushens cross roads. About 200 meters up from the cross road on the south side of the road. Can be seen from the road.

 

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Description:  This stone circle covers a large area. Part of the northern & western sides of the circle are missing. The Black Pig's Dyke (Dunchhaladh) goes past half Km south of the circle. 

 

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Measurements: 

Lat. 53 47.9'N :  Long. : 07 28.3'W

Other Sites close by:  Cushens Standing Stones Cloghchurnel Standing Stone Cloghchurnel Bridge Standing Stone Dalystown Standing Stones Cartronbore Standing Stones Toberfelim Stone Circle Clogh Standing Stone  

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Last Updated - October 6, 2023

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