Portal tomb in Ardcrony

Situated on a gently sloping ridge in rolling farmland. The northern side of na E-facing chamber and its displaced roofstone survive. To the E there is a portal-stone, 2.25m high. To the W and leaning against the last there is a sidestone, 1.7m high. The roofstone, 2.2m x 1.8m and 0.45m thick, leans against the western end of the sidestones. A displaced slab, 1.9m in maximum dimension, rests against the outer faces of the two orthostats. (Manning 1983-4, 44-5) The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

Portal tomb, dating to the Neolithic period (c. 4000–2500 BCE). This site is significant as part of an early megalithic tradition in Ireland, reflecting communal burial practices and early monumental architecture.