Wedge tomb in Carrowcastle (gallen By., Kilgarvan Par.)

In pasture, located on the level top of a low rise, in an area of undulating terrain. The location provides good, though generally not extensive, views. The Ox Mountains define the skyline at NE−SE, and Nephin Mountain is a focal point on the far horizon to SW. This wedge tomb is a National Monument in State care (no. 293). It is not indicated on the 1838 and 1922 OS 6-inch maps. OPW Topographical Files record the traditional name as 'Tober na Cloiche (Tubbernaclogha)'. It consists of roughly oval cairn (11m NE−SW; 9.5m NW−SE; H 0.7m) of earth and stones, oriented NE−SW. The cairn is largely grass-covered, with medium to large stones and boulders protruding from the sod, and scattered loosely on top. Several large rounded boulders around the perimeter of the cairn, especially at S and W, appear to be in situ kerb stones. Some of the looser stones on top may be the result of relatively recent field clearance activity. A very large irregular-shaped boulder (c. 2m NW−SE; c. 1.8m NE−SW; H c. 0.6-0.7m) rests on top of the cairn towards its SW end. The boulder is roughly triangular in cross-section, rising to an irregular-shaped peak at top above a flat base. It serves as a capstone over a shallow hollow or void in the cairn, which is partly infilled with loose stone. Attached images: MA040-094----_01 viewed from SE MA040-094----_02 viewed from N MA040-094----_03 viewed from W MA040-094----_04 viewed from SE MA040-094----_05 capstone from E Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 18 June 2018