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three prehistoric villages or clusters of huts, and near the 

 highest summit, known as the Meayll Hill, is the remark- 

 able stone circle we are about to describe, an ancient burial 

 place probably common to the neighbouring villages (see 

 fig. 9). 



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MEAYLL HILL 



Fig. 9. 



In form and arrangement this circle is we believe 

 unique, and although it has long been known to local 

 antiquaries, it has never, we consider, been adequately 

 described or systematically explored. The late Mr. 

 Jeff co tt of Castletown gave an account of it to the 



