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Boheh Stone
53.7477° N, -9.5540° E
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The Boheh Stone, also called St. Patrick's Chair, is a piece of rock art a and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
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Rolling sun phenomenon (annual alignment)
18 April and 24 August (Gregorian calendar)
Rediscovery of rolling sun phenomenon
1989–1992
New carving panel found
2014
Publication and exhibition noting constellation interpretation
2023
Initial carving
c. 3800 BC
Constellations visibility (astronomical context)
c. 4100 BC
Classification
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
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Religious and Ritual Structures
Pilgrimage waypointChristianised landmark
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Artistic and Decorative Features
PetroglyphsCup and ring marksKeyhole motifs
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Environmental and Natural Features
Outcrop
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Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
Calendar alignment
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