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Giants Grave

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Located at the bottom of the W-facing slope of a knoll on the crest of an E-W drumlin ridge, and incorporated into the N bank of an E-W road. At ENE, two jambs surmounted by a large lintel give access to gallery (L 7.5m; Wth 1.8m). (Borlase 1897, vol. 1, 294; de Valera 1960, 123-4) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Monaghan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Revised by: Michael Moore Date of revision: 19 June 2018
Neolithic passage tomb, dating to approximately 3500–2500 BCE. Its construction and positioning reflect early megalithic traditions in the region, indicating ritual or burial significance.

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