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Wedge tomb in Inchincurka

Wedge tomb
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Wedge tomb in Inchincurka
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In level pasture, on N side of basin of Caha river. Narrow wedge-shaped gallery (L 2.8m; Wth 0.9m at W end, 0.25m at E) open to WNW. Covered by two roofstones; surrounded by closely-set outer-walling. At W end, outer walling and gallery sides linked by single slabs, forming a short facade. Incorporated in mound, 10.3m by 4m. (de Valera and O Nualláin 1982, 29-30, no.42) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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