The axial dip indicates major standstill summer moon sets. Then a rise over a block of high ground is also useful for the winter sun.
From the following dip, a progressive rise towards another high point with the sun getting the most significant markers.
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Orange lines mark the annual solar round. Lunistice positions over the 18.6 year lunar nodal cycle are blue. More about the Solar Calendar More about the Lunar Calendar More about this placeLook East
Maughanasilly Stone Row: Luni-solar sets
The axial dip indicates major standstill summer moon sets. Then a rise over a block of high ground is also useful for the winter sun.
From the following dip, a progressive rise towards another high point with the sun getting the most significant markers.
- Illane Five Stone Circle is 1km north (10°)
- Derrynafinchin 11 Stone Circle is 4km north (5°) in the Borlin Valley
- Ardrah Stone Row is 5km south-east (145°) in the Mealagh Valley
- Canrooska Stone Row & Five Stone Circle are 11km west (267°) above Glengarriff
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