Gartnanoul
Gartnanoul is a megalithic court tomb located in Killykeen Forest Park, Loughtee Upper, County Cavan, Ireland.[1] Situated near Lough Oughter, the north tomb court is 3 metres in depth and 4 metres in width. Gartnanoul is called a dual-tomb because it has two tombs both in line with each other, with each tomb having its own court.[2] It is estimated that when it was built Gartnanoul would have been 28 metres long, and 8 metres wide. The roof stones are missing although the tomb is in good condition and cairn materials are found scattered around the tomb.[3]
Gort na nAbhall | |
Location | Killykeen, County Cavan, Ireland |
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Type | Court tomb |
Length | 28m (92ft) |
Width | 8m (26ft) |
History | |
Material | Stone |
Periods | Megalithic |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Public |
Designation | National Monument |
Gallery
- View from the north tomb
- Nearby Lough Oughter
References
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