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]

Gartnanoul
Gort na nAbhall
LocationKillykeen, County Cavan, Ireland
TypeCourt tomb
Length28m (92ft)
Width8m (26ft)
History
MaterialStone
PeriodsMegalithic
Site notes
OwnershipPublic
DesignationNational Monument

References

  1. Gartnanoul Dual Court Tomb
  2. - Triskelle.eu, Attractions in Ireland, Gartnanoul Court Tomb
  3. - Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.com


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