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Wedge tomb in Arduslough

Wedge tomb
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Wedge tomb in Arduslough
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On steep SE-facing slope c.75m SW of another wedge tomb (CO147-048002-). Small chamber (L 2.45m; Wth 1.3m at W end, 1.1m At E) open to SW; each side of two stones; E end closed by inset backstone; chamber covered by roofstone. One outer-wall stone present to S of chamber. Traces of small mound around W end tomb. (de Valera and O Nualláin 1982, 40, Co. 59; Roberts 1988, Ch. 4, No. 27). 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 See linked document with details from Ruaidhrí de Valera and Seán Ó Nualláin, Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland. Volume IV. Counties Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary. (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1982)

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