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At a glance
- TypeMegalithic tomb - portal tomb
- Recorded sizemax. H 2.1m and 1.6m
What to look for
- Capstone
- Portal stones
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
History and description
On a level shoulder of a NE facing slope. In 1983 the monument consisted of two portal stones (max. H 2.1m and 1.6m) which leaned markedly to the SE and indicated a chamber opening uphill to the SW. A roofstone (dims. 2.55m x 2.25m; T 0.45m) stood on edge against the E portal.
Full archaeological record 82 words
On a level shoulder of a NE facing slope. In 1983 the monument consisted of two portal stones (max. H 2.1m and 1.6m) which leaned markedly to the SE and indicated a chamber opening uphill to the SW. A roofstone (dims. 2.55m x 2.25m; T 0.45m) stood on edge against the E portal. This side of the monument was incorporated in a low fence. This has since been reclaimed and the stones moved out of position. (Ó Nualláin 1983, 97, no. 1)
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Paul Walsh · Updated 12 May 2021. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Walks and trails
- Castlemorris - Pheasant LoopWalking Trail · 7.0 km · nearest point 0.7 km
- Castlemorris - Holly LoopWalking Trail · 4.8 km · nearest point 0.8 km
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- CastlemorrisForests · 2.4 km
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