Burren Portal Tomb



Map Reference: H073345 (2073, 3345)



This little dolmen is almost completely covered with peat and heather. It is set in an oval cairn about 20m by 16m and 2m high. Closer inspection reveals a fine pair of portal stones more than 1m high and about 70cm apart. Two low side stones and a back stone form a rectangular chamber about 2m long and 70cm wide. There are two overlapping capstones. A fine urn is said to have been found in the chamber.







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