What is recorded here
Megalithic tomb in Glasdrumman, County Down: ancient stones, prehistoric roots. Whether burial, boundary or ceremony, the chamber still points to human reverence. Under Northern sky, dead hands may have placed stone on stone, naming nothing yet believing everything.
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as MEGALITHIC TOMB. Recorded period: PREHISTORIC. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Megalithic tomb; likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding prehistoric burial practices and megalithic architecture in the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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