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Drombeg Stone Circle is a megalith in Ireland, Europe. Office of Public Works, Ireland dates it to c. 1100-800 BCE. Office of Public Works, Ireland also records: “The axis points to the midwinter sunset.”
A recumbent stone circle aligned on the midwinter sunset.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 1100 BCE - 800 BCE c. 1100-800 BCE Office of Public Works, Ireland | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Ceremonial stone circle Office of Public Works, Ireland | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
The axis points to the midwinter sunset
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 950 BCE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,100 BCE - 800 BCE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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