Altore Wedge Tomb
Altore Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.[1]
| Altore Wedge Tomb | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Tuama Dinge na hAltóra | |
  Location of Altore Wedge Tomb in Ireland | |
| Type | wedge-shaped gallery grave |
| Location | Altore, Ballinlough, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53.704854°N 8.680440°W |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Built | c. 2500–2000 BC |
| Official name | Altore Wedge Tomb |
| Reference no. | 559 |
Location
Altore Wedge Tomb is located 5.4 km (3.4 mi) southwest of Ballinlough.[2]
History
Altore Wedge Tomb was built c. 2500–2000 BC.[3]
Description
The entrance faces south and is flanked by 2 m (6 ft 7 in) facade stones. A roofstone spans the entrance.[4]
References
- Valera, Ruaidhrí De; Nualláin, Seán Ó (1 January 1972). "Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: Counties: Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan". Ordnance Survey (Ireland). Stationery Office – via Google Books.
- "Ireland". Michelin Tyre. 1 January 2007 – via Google Books.
- Beach, Russell (1 January 1976). AA touring guide to Ireland. Automobile Association (Great Britain). AA. ISBN 9780091270209 – via Google Books.
- http://www.megalithomania.com/show/site/1444/altore_wedge_tomb.htm
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