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Ballygroll Prehistoric Complex

On the slope of the hill are scattered at least 12 small round cairns and 6 stone circles. Now under state care, there are paths to the main monuments, wedge-tombs and a court-tomb with a V-shaped forecourt.

CountyDistanceOS Map
Londonderry1.5 miles7
Nearest TownRoute ShapeRouteType
ClaudyCircularParkland & Grassland
TerrainGrid Reference (Start)Grid Reference (Finish)
Farm track / heather moorlandC526138C526138
Point of InterestCairns, stone circles, tombs
Area of Outstanding Natural BeautyOther Area
Route DescriptionProceed along the farm lane. Paths lead around the main monuments. Return via the farm lane.
Getting to the StartSignposted from Ervey Rd, accessed off A6. Approachable via a farm lane.
FacilitiesNone
Accessible Toilet FacilitiesNo
Accessible TerrainKiss gates and quarry dust paths providing access
to a number of accessible monuments
Accessible SignageInterpretive panel identifying a variety & density of monuments. Many of the stone monuments & ancient walls are not visible or accessible above the peat & heather though their presence is often indicated by changes in the overlying vegetation.
PublicationNone
Publication AvailabilityN/a
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