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Wedge tomb in Cooldaniel

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Wedge tomb in Cooldaniel
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On terrace of SW-facing slope near foot of ridge of outcropping rock, overlooking valley of River Lee. Comprises gallery (L at least 3.5m; Wth 1.2m at W end) aligned E-W, represented by three sidestones to N and S; E end is collapsed. Two low stones inside W end may be jamb stones. Gallery decreases in height W to E. Outer-wall stones along N, E and S sides. Single roofstone rests above collapsed E section of gallery. Mound to W and S is probably remains of levelled field fences. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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