Eightercua, Waterville

Name: Eightercua
Address: Waterville, Ireland

#2 among attractions in Waterville

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Eightercua Irish: Íoċtar Ċua, meaning ' "the place or holy place or harbor" that is Íoċ or "below" - the word is a specifically geographical term that does not adequately translate into English which does not designate a "place down below" with categorically geographical differentiation') is a four-stone alignment Megalithic tomb, located 1.5 km south-south-east of Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland. The tallest stone reaches 9 feet in height, and the alignment streaches for twenty five feet in an east-west direction. Surrounding artifacts, including remains of a possible tomb and an ancient enclosure, suggest that the site had a ritual purpose at one time. Eightercua is thought to originate from circa. 1700 BC, and by tradition is the burial place of Scéine, wife of the leader of the Milesian invaders, Amergin mac Míled. ()

Coordinates: 51°48'53"N, 10°9'30"W

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Eightercua – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derrynane House, Derrynane Abbey, Ballinskelligs Castle, Loher Cashel.

3.8 miS
Historical place, History museum, Museum
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Monastery
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Forts and castles
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Archaeological site
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4.8 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Cemetery
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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Memorial
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Archaeological site
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Memorial
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Island
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