AIA Fieldwork Photo Contest 2021

Entry 41034

Submitted by Shari Linger

Stone of Destiny, Hill of Tara

County Meath, Meath, Ireland

Category: Archaeological Landscapes

Stone of Destiny at the Hill of Tara. The Stone served as Coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland. It is "said" that the Stone would Roar three times if the right King was chosen.

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