Eightercua, Waterville

Southeast of Waterville on a commanding hill stand four monument stones. They extend in a line for 30 feet, with some being up to ten feet in height. There is evidence of a complex structure with remnants of an enclosure or cairn base on the south side. A megalithic tomb also appears to have been adjoined to the monument stone alignment at one time. Local legend refers to the site as the grave of Amergin's wife. Amergin was the chief of the infamous Milesian invaders who arrived in Ireland in 1700 BC. Interestingly, the monument appears to correspond to this period.