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At a glance
- TypeMegalithic tomb - wedge tomb
- StatusNational Monument
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
See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume II.
Full archaeological record 38 words
See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume II. County Mayo. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1964)
This is a national monument (no. 633) in state care.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 2 January 2012. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Around Rathfranpark Wedge Tomb
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- Rathfran PrioryAbbey or friary · 0.7 km
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- 7 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
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Walks and trails
- Kilcummin Loop Walks - Red LoopWalking Trail · 10.3 km · nearest point 2.5 km
- Kilcummin Loop Walks - Blue LoopWalking Trail · 8.7 km · nearest point 2.9 km
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- Enniscoe HouseHistoric stays · 19 km
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- Rathfran AbbeyHistoric Houses and Castle · 0.7 km
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What's on nearby
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