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Megalithic tomb in Breastagh

Megalithic tomb

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A local ancient tomb; wider significance not recorded.

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What is recorded here

Located in the garden of a modern bungalow. Not indicated on the 1838 and 1922 OS 6-inch maps. This is said to be the site of a megalithic tomb, however, there is no substantiated description of the structure on record. According to local information, there was ‘a mound of clay between stones’ which was located in a shallow dip or hollow. No visible trace. Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 15 November 2018
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