What is recorded here

This wedge-tomb is situated some 80m ESE of wedge-tomb (LH004-074----). It consists of a wedge-shaped gallery 6m long, orientated WSW-ENE, and narrowing from 1.5m at the W to 1.1m at the E. It is closed at the W by a large septal stone and contiguous with this to the N is a single facade stone. The sides of the gallery are each represented by eight stones and the back stone is set outside the ends of the gallery walls. A single roof stone is in position near the E end of the gallery. There is no visible trace of an outer wall or cairn. (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1982, 130) This is a National Monument, in state guardianship: No. 476. See the attached view from SE. The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 July 2007

Wedge tomb, dating to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age (c. 2500–1500 BCE). Its orientation and construction reflect broader funerary traditions in Atlantic Europe.

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.