🪨 Lia Fáil

Ireland · Europe · 53.58°N, 6.61°W

The Fál or Lia Fáil is a stone at the Inauguration Mound on the Hill of Tara in County Meath, Ireland, which served as the coronation stone for the King of Tara and hence High King of Ireland. It is also known as the Stone of Destiny or Speaking Stone. According to legend, all of the kings of Ireland were crowned on the stone up to Muirchertach mac Ercae, c. 500 AD.

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Quick facts

Country	Ireland
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	53.58°N, 6.61°W · view on map

Lia Fáil is located in Ireland, in Europe.

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