Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located on Inishmaan, Ireland.[1]

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Dingeach Cheathrú an Lisín
Diarmuid and Gráinne's Bed
Typewedge-shaped gallery grave
LocationCarrownlisheen, Inishmaan,
County Galway, Ireland
Coordinates53.087300°N 9.581045°W / 53.087300; -9.581045
Builtc.4000–2500 BC
Official nameCarrownlisheen Wedge Tomb
Reference no.42
Location of Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb in Ireland

Location

Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb is located in the eastern lowlands of Inishmaan.[2]

History

Built c. 4000–2500 BC, this is a wedge-shaped gallery grave.[3]

References

  1. Survey (Ireland), Ordnance; Valera, Ruaidhrí De; Nualláin, Seán Ó (29 September 1972). "Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: Counties: Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Longford, Westmeath, Laoighis, Offaly, Kildare, Cavan". Stationery Office via Google Books.
  2. Jones, Carleton (29 September 2004). The Burren and the Aran Islands: An Archaeological Guide. Collins Press. ISBN 9781903464496 via Google Books.
  3. "Carrownlisheen Wedge Tomb | Diarmuid & Grainne's Bed | Wedge Tomb".
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