Megalithic tomb in Beagh, County Donegal

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What is recorded here

It has been suggested that a structure demolished 'almost a century ago' in this townland after an animal was caught in it was probably a court tomb (P.J. McGill 1970). Nothing further is known of this. L. McGill 1964, 63; P.J. McGill 1970, 6. The above description was published in the 'Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume VI, County Donegal.' Compiled by: Eamon Cody (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DG073-045

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