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Dolmen

Megalithic tomb

What is recorded here

Marked only on the 1940 ed. of the OS 6-inch map and situated on a slight N-S spur, with a NW-SE valley and stream c. 600m to the W and a N-S valley and stream c. 700m to the E. It is recorded as a small roofstone and supporting stones (OSFM). There is no trace of any structure and there is no local knowledge of one. The possible megalithic structure (WX006-002----) is c. 240m to the WSW, and standing stone (WX006-001----) is c. 350m to the NNE. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wexford' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1996). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload/revision: 29 February 2012
Portal dolmen; likely dates to the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its representation of megalithic funerary architecture, reflecting early communal burial practices in the region.

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed

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