
What is recorded here
Situated on the lower N slopes of Tibradden Mountain. A megalithic tomb shown on the 1906 revision of OS map as a small hachured mound bounded on the W and S by a hachured embankment. Noted on the Cassini 6" edition as 'Dolmen (site of)'. Removed in the course of gravel quarrying. Not visible at ground level.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout and Padraig Clancy
Revised upload on: 8 July 2018
Portal dolmen; likely dates to the Neolithic period. Its location and early cartographic representation highlight its significance as a preserved megalithic monument in the Tibradden Mountain area.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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