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Near the village of Ardgroom lie a number of megalithic monuments, the most picturesque of which is probably the stone circle to be found to the southwest of the village. It has the name "Canfea" but is sometimes called the "Ardgroom southwest" circle to distinguish it from the remains of another stone circle northeast of the village. The Ardgroom Stone Circle measures about 8min diameter. It contains 9 stones upright and 2 prostrate. The gate is formed by two stones of about six foot in height towards the North - Northeast. The stones are unusual in that they taper to a point.
Places worth your attention in the nearby area:
3.2km (2ml) west is the tall Ogham-inscribed standing stone at Faunkill-and-the-Woods.
9.6km (6ml) southwest is another fine circle at Derreenataggart West.
Less than 4.5 km (3 miles) east is Shronebirrane stone circle.
More about Megalithic Sites in Ireland you will find HERE.
Located
It stands in a field a couple of miles from the village. To find it, go to the Post Office in Ardgroom then head in the direction of Kenmare for approx. 2 miles, look for a minor road coming in from your right and a signpost pointing to the circle.
Admission
Free
Useful links
www.megalithic.co.uk
www.igougo.com
ringofbeara.wordpress.com
www.isleofalbion.co.uk
www.anewmerlinian.com
irishantiquities.bravehost.com
Attractions nearby
Ardea Castle Ruins within 10.2 km
Ardnakinna Lighthouse, Bere Island within 13.4 km
Ballinskelligs Augustinian Priory / Abbey, Iveragh Peninsula within 28.9 km
Bantry House and Gardens within 28.9 km
Dunbeacon Castle Ruins within 25.7 km
Dunboy Castle Ruins / Puxley Manor, Castletownberehaven within 12 km
Dunkerron Castle Ruins within 23.2 km
Dunlough or Three Castles Head Ruins within 28.3 km
Dunmanus Castle Ruins within 26.1 km
Dursey Island Cable Car within 24 km
Eightercua Stone Row, Iveragh Peninsula within 21.5 km
Holy Cross Church, Roman Catholic, Kenmare within 25.3 km
Hungry Hill, Beara Peninsula within 7.6 km
Kenmare Stone Circle within 25.2 km
Loher Stone Fort, Iveragh Peninsula within 20.9 km
Molly Gallivan's Cottage and Traditional Farm within 22.4 km
Roancarrig Lighthouse within 12.6 km
Rossmore Castle Ruins within 25.9 km
Sheeps Head Lighthouse within 21.5 km
Staigue Stone Fort, Iveragh Peninsula within 12.5 km
Uragh Stone Circle within 14.8 km
Hostels
Allihies Village Hostel within 15.8 km
Beara Peacock Camping, Caravan, Hostel / Mobile Homes within 14 km
Bru Na Dromoda / Dromid Hostel, Iveragh Peninsula within 23 km
Carbery View Hostel and Camping within 21 km
Garranes Hostel and Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre within 15.3 km
Glanmore Lake Hostel within 7.3 km
Greenwood Hostel within 18 km
Hungry Hill Lodge Hostel and Camping within 11.1 km
Kenmare Failte Hostel within 25.4 km
Kenmare Lodge Hostel within 25.6 km
Murphy's Village Hostel, Glengariff within 22.3 km
Skellig Hostel, Iveragh Peninsula within 29.9 km
Traveller's Rest Hostel, Caherdaniel, Iveragh Peninsula within 15.9 km
C and C Parks
Berehaven Camper, Amenity Park and Golf Club within 9.1 km
Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park within 7.9 km
Dowling's Caravan and Camping Park within 21.6 km
Dunbeacon Camping Site within 26.1 km
Eagle Point Camping and Caravan within 29.2 km
Wave Crest Caravan Park, Caherdaniel, Iveragh Peninsula within 15.3 km
