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Portal tomb in Brittas (arklow By.)

Portal tomb
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Situated on a marked NE-facing slope overlooking Potters River. The tomb consists of two portal stones, a backstone which leans markedly inwards and a displaced roofstone resting against the N portal-stone and backstone. A slab between the portals may be a displaced doorstone. The chamber faces uphill to the W. The monument is densely overgrown and field clearance has been piled up around its base. Some flint is visible on the S edge of the field. (Price 1934, 32-3, 37; Tuomey 1854-5, 187-9) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008

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