Foundation of a Prehistoric hut circle

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Foundation of a Prehistoric hut circle

Image: © Mat Fascione Taken: 18 Apr 2022

This is one of about 20 foundations to have survived, out of an estimated 50 original buildings. The foundations would have been topped with a conical thatched roof. They were constructed around 2500 years ago.

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Image Location

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Latitude
53.303928
Longitude
-4.686461