Ireland is home to many mysterious stone circles, but have you ever wondered where they’re located and what they might tell us about the country’s ancient past? A Reddit user, Sarquin, decided to map the distribution of these stone circles across Ireland, using data from the National Monument Service and UK Open Data. The result is a fascinating visual representation of these ancient structures.
The map reveals a concentrated cluster of stone circles in counties Cork and Kerry, with a few scattered throughout the rest of the country. But what can we learn from this distribution? Are there any patterns or connections between these ancient sites?
Sarquin used PowerQuery for data ETL processes and ARCGIS for mapping, and the result is a stunning visualization that shows the geographical features of Ireland. The layered maps with varying transparency add a unique touch to the visualization, making it easy to explore the data.
As Sarquin mentions, this is just the beginning of their data visualization journey, and they welcome constructive feedback. So, take a closer look at the map and see if you can uncover any secrets hidden within the stone circles of Ireland.
What do you think is the most fascinating aspect of these stone circles? Have you visited any of these sites in person?