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Castlestrange stone

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The Castlestrange stone

The Castlestrange stone is located in the grounds of "Castlestrange House" near Athleague in County

Roscommon. It is a granite boulder decorated with flowing spirals in the La Tne style, dating from the

Iron Age period between 500 BC and 100 AD.

It is believed that there was a strong Continental influence in Ireland at the time, which the carver was

imitating.

Only three other stones of this type have been found in Ireland, of which the Turoe stone in County

Galway is the best known. The use of the stones is not known but it is assumed they served some

religious or ritual purpose.

The stone is a protected National Monument.

See also

The Turoe stone near Loughrea, County Galway.

Coordinates: 533506N 81614W

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