The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew
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The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew
The Hags Chair from the Cairn, Lough Crew - a view of the stone chair from the cairn. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Meath: Lough Crew). Date: circa early 1900s
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1. Title: A Timeless Gaze: The Hags Chair of Lough Crew, County Meath, Ireland The hauntingly beautiful image captures the enigmatic allure of The Hags Chair, a Neolithic site located at Lough Crew in County Meath, Ireland. Dating back to the early 1900s, this photograph offers a captivating view of the stone chair nestled within the cairn, an ancient tomb mound. The Hags Chair, also known as the Seat of the Old Women, is a unique and intriguing megalithic site that has long fascinated visitors and scholars alike. This chair-like formation, carved from a single block of limestone, is believed to have once been used for rituals and ceremonies during the Neolithic period. The chair, with its worn and weathered appearance, exudes an air of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the stories and legends that surround it. The cairn, a circular mound of earth and stones, adds to the mystique of the site. It is thought to have been built as a burial place for the chieftains and their families, and the chair may have been a place of honor or a symbol of power. The cairn, with its moss-covered stones and the surrounding lush greenery, creates a serene and otherworldly atmosphere that transports the viewer to a time long past. Lough Crew, a tranquil lake located at the foot of the cairn, reflects the beauty of the landscape and adds to the overall sense of peace and tranquility. The photograph, with its stunning composition and evocative imagery, invites the viewer to explore the rich history and mythology of this ancient site and to appreciate the enduring power of the natural world. In this moment, as we gaze upon The Hags Chair from the cairn at Lough Crew, we are reminded of the timeless connection between the past and the present, and the enduring allure of the unknown.
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