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Megalithic tomb in Killour

Megalithic tomb

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Megalithic tomb, likely Neolithic in date, associated with a nearby henge and cairn. Its location suggests it is part of a broader ritual landscape, indicating significant ceremonial activity in the area during the Neolithic period.

What is recorded here

In pasture, with rock outcrop, SW of henge (MA117-042002-) and cairn (MA117-042001-). Megalithic tomb (L 6.8m N-S; Wth 2.8m); in poor condition. Two large stones have collapsed towards the interior, at S end. A slab (L 1.4m; H 0.84m), aligned E-W, stands to N. Just N of this is an area enclosed by two uprights, one on the E, and one on the W. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 3. Date of upload: 5 December 2012
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