Gartnanoul

Gartnanoul is a megalithic court tomb located in Killykeen Forest Park, Loughtee Upper, County Cavan, Ireland.[2] Situated near Lough Oughter, the north tomb court is 3 metres (9.8 ft) in depth and 4 metres (13 ft) 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.[3] It is estimated that when it was built Gartnanoul was 28 metres (92 ft) long and 8 metres (26 ft) wide. The roof stones are missing although the tomb is in good condition and cairn materials are found scattered around the tomb.[4]

Gartnanoul
Gort na nAbhall
Gartnanoul is located in Ireland
Gartnanoul
Shown within Ireland
LocationKillykeen, County Cavan, Ireland
Coordinates54.0108°N 7.4914°W / 54.0108; -7.4914
TypeCourt tomb
Length28m (92ft)
Width8m (26ft)
History
MaterialStone
PeriodsMegalithic
Site notes
OwnershipPublic
DesignationNational Monument
Official nameGartnanoul
Reference no.570[1]

References

  1. "National Monuments of County Cavan in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. Gartnanoul Dual Court Tomb
  3. - Triskelle.eu, Attractions in Ireland, Gartnanoul Court Tomb
  4. - Megalithic Monuments of Ireland.com


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