Megalithic structure in Wardhouse

On an E-facing slope in an undulating landscape with the shore of Donegal Bay c. 40m to the N. A spread of earthfast stones (dims 1 2m x 0.2m; max. H 0.8m) and three prone stones (max. dims 1.75m x. 1m) cover an area of c. 8m x 5m, but no chamber can be identified. A field bank and ditch aligned NW-SE runs through it. (Holly 1976, 134-5) 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