An introduction to the study of prehistoric art . •Tops of chalk drums from Folkton, Yorks. la (Quarter size.) eneraved on stones both outside and inside the tumulusof New Grange in County Meath, Ireland (Figs. 229, 230).They also occur in the neighbouring tumulus of Dowthand at Loughcrew in the same county. Also on DolmenStones at Clover Hill, County Sligo (Fig. 231), andCastle Archdall, County Fermanagh. They have oftenbeen compared to the solitary example on a standing stoneof the allege couverte at Gavrinis in the Morbihan Gulf,already referred to, and generally regarded as of NeolithicAge
An introduction to the study of prehistoric art . •Tops of chalk drums from Folkton, Yorks. la (Quarter size.) eneraved on stones both outside and inside the tumulusof New Grange in County Meath, Ireland (Figs. 229, 230).They also occur in the neighbouring tumulus of Dowthand at Loughcrew in the same county. Also on DolmenStones at Clover Hill, County Sligo (Fig. 231), andCastle Archdall, County Fermanagh. They have oftenbeen compared to the solitary example on a standing stoneof the allege couverte at Gavrinis in the Morbihan Gulf,already referred to, and generally regarded as of NeolithicAge. The spirals on the stones at New Grange areassociated with other geometric designs, and are remark-able for their number, character, and even elaboration. ^ Arc ha 0 login, Lii., Plates I and II. 198 PREHISTORIC ART
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