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Wedge tomb in Inis Oírr

Wedge tomb
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In a level area of small fields on W side of the island. The remains consist of a slightly wedge-shaped gallery opening to SE (L 3.5m, Wth 1.75m at NW narrowing to 1.3m at SE). Each side is formed by a row of slabs which is doubled on S and curved at NW end where it is crossed by a roadside wall. Known locally as a 'grave'. (Robinson 1980) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Updated by: Olive Alcock Date of revised upload: 11 July 2017

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