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Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Drombeg Stone Circle

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

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Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Loughcrew Cairn T (Hag's Cairn)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Knockmany Passage Tomb (Annia's Cove)

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Beltany Stone Circle

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Carrowkeel Passage Tomb Complex

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Carrowmore — Listoghil Central Tomb

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articlejstor.org

Beaghmore — Excavations and survey

A.E.P. Collins, A. Pilcher · 1965 · Ulster Journal of Archaeology

Seven circles, cairns, stone rows on Sperrin edge

Beaghmore Stone Circles

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1965Open source

Journal articlejstor.org

Carrowkeel — Macalister 1911 excavation

R.A.S. Macalister · 1912 · Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy

14 cairns A–N, cruciform chambers above Lough Arrow

Carrowkeel Passage Tomb Complex

From the atlas bibliography · Published 1912Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Boscawen-Un Stone Circle

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Cuween Hill Chambered Cairn

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Taversoe Tuick Chambered Cairn

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Blackhammer Chambered Cairn

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Holm of Papa Westray North Cairn

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Holm of Papa Westray South Cairn

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Stanydale Temple

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Hjaltadans (Haltadans) Stone Circle

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Temple Wood Stone Circles

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Nether Largie Standing Stones

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

Ballymeanoch Stone Row and Henge

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

Journal articledoi.org

European Megaliths after Antiquity Special Issue

Chris Scarre · 2020 · Antiquity

Recent dating and function

The Hurlers Stone Circles

From the atlas bibliography · Published 2020Open source

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