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Turoe Stone
53.2527° N, -8.5617° E
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The Turoe stone is a granite stone decorated in a Celtic style located in the village of Bullaun, County Galway, Ireland, 6 km north of Loughrea off the R350 regional road. It probably dates to about the period 100 BC to 100 AD. The stone is positioned in a covered protective structure on the lawn in front of Turoe House, set in a concrete base surrounded by a metal cattle grill. The Turoe stone is National Monument of Ireland Nr. 327 (NM#327)
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Temporary removal for restoration
7 July 2014
Creation
c. 100 BC–100 AD
Relocation to Turoe Farm (late 19th century)
late 19th century
Reported move (1850s)
1850s
Removal proposal met with opposition
2007
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