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Portal tomb in Broomfields

Portal tomb
Portal tomb in Broomfields
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Situated on a very gentle SW-facing slope with the entrance facing SW, and incorporated into the field boundary. The tomb consists of a gable-shaped backstone (H 1.9m; Wth 1.8m) and a single upright portal (H 2m; Wth 1.3m), forming a small chamber (dims. c. 1.9m x 1.4m). The other portal and the capstone (L 3.5m; Wth 2.3m; max. T 1.6m) have fallen forward. There is no trace of a cairn. (Walshe 1931, 125-6) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). 107/1940).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WI015-061

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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