Lia Fáil

Lia Fáil
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The Lia Fáil (Stone of Destiny) is a megalithic stone on the Hill of Tara's Inauguration Mound in County Meath, Ireland, used as the coronation seat for the King of Tara and High King of Ireland [1]. Legend claims all Irish kings were crowned on this stone until Muirchertach mac Ercae c. 500 AD [1]. The stone was believed to possess magical properties, notably 'screaming' when a rightful king stood upon it [1].

TypeMegalithic stones
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryIreland
Coordinates53.5788° N, 6.6122° W

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