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Loughcrew Cairn L - Sunrise AlignmentThe Cairn T sunrise alignment at the Equinoxes on Carnbane East is well known, the Cross Quarter alignment (Samhain and Imbolc) in Cairn L on Carnbane West is less well known. Cairn T on Carnbane East is open to the public but Cairn L on Carnbane West is on private land and is not accessible.At Samhain (early November) and Imbolc (early February) the sunrise illuminates the passage and chamber of Cairn L, lighting up the limestone standing stone in the cairn. The following series of photographs are by John Willmott of CelticWays.com  Before sunrise at Loughcrew on November 6th 2005.  Sun rising over the neighbouring Carrigbrack hill.  First
sunbeam inside Loughcrew Cairn L.
 Sunbeam on the Limestone Standing Stone inside Loughcrew Cairn L.  Full Sunbeam on the Limestone Standing Stone.  Full Sunbeam on the Limestone Standing Stone.  Full Sunbeam on the Limestone Standing Stone.  Entrance to Loughcrew Cairn L, bathed in Samhain sunlight. |
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