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At a glance
- TypeMegalithic tomb - portal tomb
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
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Full archaeological record 33 words
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
References
- Capstone (3.9m x 2.6m x 1.15m) rests on collapsed chamber, at N of subcircular mound (D 8m). (JRSAI 1983, 91)
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 July 2007. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Named sites within 5 km with only a short entry in the Archaeological Survey.
- TobernadeanRitual site - holy well · Pollagh (Gowran By.) · 4.7 km · official record
In a small wooded area. Indicated on the 1st (1839) ed. OS 6-inch map and the 1900 revision as 'Tobernavean', with a stream running eastward from the well.
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Around portal tomb of Kilgraney
Other heritage nearby
- Ballyellin ChurchAncient church · 1.7 km
- Lorum High CrossHigh cross · 3.1 km
- St. Bridget's WellHoly well · 3.9 km
- Drumroe CastleCastle · 4.5 km
- ToberanvallaghHoly well · 4.6 km
- Lady WellHoly well · 4.8 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 15 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 8 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 8 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 6 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 megalithic tombsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 hillfortArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 high crossArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 abbey or friaryArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 monastic siteArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- Barrow WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 117.0 km · nearest point 1.5 km
- East Kilkenny Cycle RouteRoad Cycling Trail · 62.6 km · nearest point 2.6 km
- The Columban Way - St Mullins Feeder (River Route)Pilgrim Path · 30.9 km · nearest point 4.8 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 14 km
- GowranWalled towns · 7.0 km
- LeighlinbridgeWalled towns · 10 km
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- St Moling's Trail - Driving RouteHistoric Houses and Castle · 5.4 km
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- Ballymoon CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 7.4 km
- KilloughternaneHistoric Houses and Castle · 7.5 km
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