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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 just off the crest of a slight N-S spur, on a SW-facing slope. It is recorded as a structure almost obscured by soil (OSFM). There are no visible remains of any structure and there is no local knowledge of one. The possible megalithic tomb (WX006-003----) is c. 240m to the ENE, and the standing stone (WX006-008) is c. 300m to the SW. 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 dating to the Neolithic period. Its significance lies in its representation of early megalithic funerary architecture, though its current obscured condition limits further archaeological interpretation.

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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