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At a glance
- TypeMegalithic tomb - passage tomb
- Recorded sizeint. dims 1.65m NNW-SSE; 1.05m ESE-WNW at N to 1.25m at S
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
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History and description
On the crest of the W-facing slope of a hill with a NNW-SSE ridge extending to the NNW and a low hill rising to the E. This is a rectangular chamber (int. dims 1.65m NNW-SSE; 1.05m ESE-WNW at N to 1.25m at S), each side formed by a single limestone slab (max. H 1.27m), but only the base of the S stone survives. The roof is formed by a single large stone.
Full archaeological record 106 words
On the crest of the W-facing slope of a hill with a NNW-SSE ridge extending to the NNW and a low hill rising to the E. This is a rectangular chamber (int. dims 1.65m NNW-SSE; 1.05m ESE-WNW at N to 1.25m at S), each side formed by a single limestone slab (max. H 1.27m), but only the base of the S stone survives. The roof is formed by a single large stone. Archaeological testing (05E0021) c. 50m to the W failed to produce any related material (Delaney 2008a). (Dillon 1883-4, 16-19; Borlase 1897, vol. 1, 198-200; English 1969, 1,2; de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 142)
References
- See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972).
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Compiled by Michael Moore · Updated 24 August 2010. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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