Lough Gur, Archaeological lake in County Limerick, Ireland
The horseshoe-shaped lake extends at the base of Knockadoon Hill, surrounded by elevated countryside and ancient stone structures.
Evidence of human settlements around Lough Gur dates back to 3000 BC, with remains of crannogs and Stone Age houses called The Spectacles.
The lake area encompasses several ring forts and Ireland's largest stone circle, representing significant Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements.
The Lough Gur Visitor Centre provides guided tours, exhibitions, a playground, and parking facilities, operating daily from March 2024.
Local folklore tells of Gearóid Iarla, a 14th-century Munster lord, sleeping in a lakeside cave until Ireland requires his return.
Location: County Limerick
GPS coordinates: 52.51638,-8.53328
Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:20
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