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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

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Faux Dolmen of Anaverna

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    December 20, 2023

    Hiking

    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

    Hiking

    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.

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

    10.7km

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    440m

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

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