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Athgreany Stone Circle (Piper's Stones)

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Athgreany Stone Circle (Piper's Stones)

Athgreany Stone Circle (Piper's Stones)

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    October 29, 2022

    The Piper's Stones (or the Athgreany Stone Circle) is a Bronze Age stone circle at Athgreany, County Wicklow. It sits on a low hillock overlooking the N81, 2 km south of Hollywood.

    - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper%27s_Stones

    - megalithicireland.com/Athgreany%20Stone%20Circle.html

      November 19, 2023

      Nestled in the heart of the Irish countryside, the Athgreany Stone Circle, also known as Piper's Stones, stands as a testament to ancient rituals and the enduring mysteries of Ireland's past. Located in a quiet, pastoral setting in County Wicklow, this prehistoric site exudes an aura of mysticism and timelessness.

      The stone circle consists of a central, slightly tilted stone surrounded by a ring of smaller stones, forming a sacred space that has witnessed the passage of countless seasons and generations. The arrangement of the stones suggests an alignment with celestial events, a common characteristic of such ancient structures.

      As you wander through the circle, you may feel a connection to the distant past, imagining the rituals, ceremonies, or gatherings that once took place within this sacred enclosure. The stones themselves, weathered by centuries of wind and rain, seem to whisper tales of bygone eras.

      The name "Piper's Stones" adds a touch of folklore to the site, sparking the imagination with visions of ancient pipers and musicians who might have graced the circle with their melodies during ancient celebrations.

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        Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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