What is recorded here

Cromlechs is a megalithic structure on a gentle south-facing slope above the Tomeen River valley in County Clare. De Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, no. 25, 96) described it as a slab two metres across resting on smaller slabs, perhaps natural, yet the 1921 OS map still named it Cromlechs. Three other megalithic sites and a cairn cluster nearby, suggesting the slope once belonged to a busy ritual landscape. The main chamber has vanished or never stood proud, leaving only a flat stone and memory behind.

On a gentle S-facing slope, overlooking the valley of the Tomeen River, in pasture. Described by De Valera and Ó Nualláin (1961, no. 25, 96) as a ‘slab 2m maximum dimension resting on smaller slabs. Perhaps natural.’ Named as ‘Cromlechs’ on the 1921 edition OS 6-inch map. Not visible at ground level. The site of three other megalithic structures (CL035-045001-, CL035-045005- and CL035-045003-) are close to W, WSW and SW, respectively and the site of a cairn (CL035-045004-) is to SW. Compiled by: Mary Tunney, Alison McQueen and Vera Rahilly Date of upload: 12 December 2017

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