http://irishmegaliths.org.uk/mayo.htm WebDrumhawnagh: Portal-tomb N 354 924 Sheet 34 Close to the road 6.4 km SSW of Ballinagh (Bellanalagh), this tomb has suffered greatly in recent times. Firstly a concrete shed was built beside it. Then a sidestone was removed to free a calf which had become trapped inside the polygonal chamber.
Ballynacloghy Portal tomb Portal Tomb - The Megalithic Portal
WebThis stone circle can be found beside the gatehouse of Knappogue Castle, the area is also home to at least another standing stone, two wedge tombs, a stone row and of course the famous castle. The stones here are from limestone and appear sculptured by the ferocious wind and weather from the Wild Atlantic Way. Drombeg Stone Circle WebThe portal stones are 1.8 metres tall with a half-doorstone in between. The central axis is aligned nearly east-west with the entrance facing south of east towards Muckish Mountain. ~ 7.3 km ENE is the portal-tomb at Errarooey Beg (see under Muntermellan ). Ballymunterhiggin: Centre-court tomb G 878 592 Sheet 16 can i look up a business tax id number
County Mayo - megalithic sites
WebBrownshill Dolmen ( Dolmain Chnoc an Bhrúnaigh in Irish) is a very large megalithic portal tomb situated 3 km east of Carlow, in County Carlow, Ireland. Its capstone weighs an estimated 150 metric tons, and is reputed to be the heaviest in Europe. [2] The tomb is listed as a National Monument. [3] WebDec 1, 2008 · About 30 megalithic tombs can be seen at Carrowmore, spread over an area of 1.5 sq miles, making it the largest such site in the country. There are several dolmens in various stages of preservation, all … WebPortal tombs, of which there are approximately 180 in Ireland, are the least studied of the great megaliths of Neolithic Ireland. Although they have all been recorded and described, this study is the first to be entirely concerned with ritual aspects of … can i look up a ccj