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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

Name: Faux Dolmen of Anaverna
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Location: Louth, Ireland

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1. Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Ballymascanlan

10.7km

03:22

440m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Lumpers Bar loop from Ballymascanlan

13.8km

04:16

490m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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December 20, 2023

How to have a bit of fun with a few rocks...
geograph.ie (Faux dolmen and standing stones above the Anaverna Track, 2017-03-04):
geograph.ie/photo/5300718

Actual archaeological sites can be found here...
National Mapping Division of Irish Lands (Historic Environment Viewer, Anaverna, 2023-12-20):
maps.archaeology.ie/historicenvironment

townlands.ie (Anaverna Townland, Co. Louth (Irish: Áth na Fernáí), 2023-12-20):
townlands.ie/louth/lower-dundalk/ballymascanlan/ravensdale/anaverna

Wikipedia (Dolmen, 2023-12-20):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolmen

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May 5, 2025

A Curious Woodland in County Louth: The so-called "Faux Dolmen" nestled in the serene Ravensdale woods. This arrangement of stones isn't marked on official maps, and it's believed that the former owners of the nearby Clermont Estate might have crafted such "prehistoric" features as landscape ornaments.

Despite its questionable authenticity, the site exudes a certain charm, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. It offers a delightful pause for reflection amidst the greenery. Whether a genuine ancient relic or a 19th-century folly, it adds an element of intrigue to the hike.

For those interested in exploring this feature, the Anaverna Trail can be accessed from Ballymascanlan, offering a moderate hike through picturesque landscapes.

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Elevation 250 m

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

1. Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Ruins in Ravensdale Forest loop from Ballymascanlan

2. Faux Dolmen of Anaverna – Lumpers Bar loop from Ballymascanlan

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