Ireland

Bonane Heritage Park

Stone circles and ring forts in County Kerry, Ireland

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Historical Context

About

Bonane Heritage Park is a private archaeological preserve and tourist attraction between Bonane and Kenmare in County Kerry, Ireland. The area is surrounded by the Sheehy and Caha Mountains. It is home to a number of archaeological remains, including ring fort and stone circle sites. Some studies have indicated that some of these archaeological remains "may well have had an astronomical significance".

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Classification

Archaeological Features

Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site

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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Houses
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Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures

Stone Alignments
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Country

Ireland

Coordinates

51.83° N, -9.52° E