The Céide Fields
consist of an area of 1,500 ha (3705 acres) containing
field system and megalithic tombs dating back about five thousand
years. The site has lain beneath the peat and bog land of Mayo for
eons, its secrets being revealed by a series of excavations, it
is the most extensive Stone Age monument in the world.
The visitors centre, an award winning pyramid
structure of limestone and peat, has displays and exhibitions explaining
the geology, archaeology, wildlife and botany of the area, it is
possible to get a guided your of the area.
Contact the centre for details.
Belmullet Peninsula
Co Mayo
Tel +353
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