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Portal tomb in Ballygraney

Portal tomb

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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Capstone (3.5m x 2.9m x 1m) rests on two portal stones at E end and on ground to W. Large chamber 2.6m x 1.8m) faces E and is formed by portal stones, three side stones and door stone. Tomb is incorporated into field fence.
Portal tomb; Neolithic period. This type of monument is significant as it reflects early megalithic burial practices in Ireland, typically dating to between 3500 and 2500 BCE.

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