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Megalith

Megalithic tomb

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Located on a low-lying SW-facing slope in pasture. It is described as an amorphous collection of stones including four uprights that were known locally as a Giant’s Grave (OSFM). The earthfast stones (dims 12.2m x 0.7m; H 0.85m to 1.75m x 0.5m; H 1m) with others that might be field clearance formed no recognisable type of tomb, although it might be the remnants of a court tomb (de Valera and Ó Nualláin 1972, 55). It is not now visible at ground level. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume III. Counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1972).

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