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(Pillar stone of Anyna.)
(Hollow of the marsh)
On the south face of Cratlieve a small
mountain above Castlewellan
with magnificent views of the
Mourne's stands a dolmen, this is one of the more impressive examples
of megalithic stonework, the capstone which  measures
10 ft (3 M) by 4 ft (1.22 M) by 2 ft (.61 M) stands clear of the ground
on three uprights over 7 ft (2.2 M) high. Legananny Dolmen is probably
one of the better known dolmen in north eastern Ireland, despite its remote
location it attracts a large number of visitors.
The name
Legananny is derived from Liagán Áine which means 'Pillar
stone of Anya' she was the mythological mother goddess loved by the warrior
Finn McCool.
Co Down
Tel +44 (0)28
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More images of
Legananny Dolmen here.
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