Glantane East
megalithic complex in County Cork, Ireland
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the ancient landscape of Glantane East, a site of profound archaeological and spiritual significance nestled in the hills of North East Cork. As a scholar of megalithic traditions, I invite you to step back several…
Listen in the app2The Wedge Tomb — Architecture of the Ancestors
Our first stop is the impressive wedge tomb, a type of megalithic gallery grave characteristic of the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age in Ireland. These structures are named for their distinctive shape—wider and higher at the…
Listen in the app3The Portal Stones — Gateways to the Sacred
As we move toward the stone circle area, we encounter two significant megaliths known as portal stones. These are upright stones, or orthostats, that typically flank the entrance to a ritual enclosure or a tomb. …
Listen in the app4The Recumbent Stone — Celestial Alignment
In the vicinity of the portal stones, we find the recumbent stone, a feature often associated with stone circles in the south of Ireland. Unlike the upright stones, the recumbent stone is laid horizontally, often on the western…
Listen in the app5The Farmland Reality — A Living Landscape
It is essential to acknowledge that Glantane East is not a sterile museum site; it is an active grazing field. This presents a unique set of challenges and experiences for the visitor. …
Listen in the app6The D-Style Stone Circle — Geometry and Ritual
Further into the site, we encounter the remains of what is often described as a 'D-style' stone circle. This specific architectural form, found in several locations in Cork and Kerry, consists of a series of upright stones…
Listen in the app7Sacred Wells and Water — The John's Well Connection
No exploration of the Glantane East landscape would be complete without considering the role of water, specifically the nearby site known as John's Well, or Tubber the Vandy. In the Irish tradition, sacred wells are often found…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through Glantane East comes to an end, I hope you have felt the profound weight of history that permeates this landscape. We have traversed a site that has seen over four thousand years of human endeavor, from the…
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What is Glantane East?
Glantane East is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.0044, -9.0449 |
| Last updated |