Eightercua Stone Row

Eightercua Stone Row
Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada · CC BY 2.0

Eightercua is a four-stone alignment megalithic tomb in County Kerry, Ireland, located 1.5 km south-south-east of Waterville. The tallest stone reaches 10 feet in height, with the alignment stretching 25 feet in an east-west direction [1][2]. Dating to circa 1700 BC, surrounding artifacts include remains of a possible tomb and ancient enclosure, suggesting ritual purpose [1][2]. By tradition, it is the burial place of Scéine, wife of Milesian leader Amergin mac Míled [1][2].

TypeMegalithic stones
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryIreland
Coordinates51.8152° N, 10.1580° W

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