Aghaderrard Court Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aghaderrard Court Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Cúirte Achadh an Doire Aird |
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| The Druid's Altar | |
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| Type | court cairn |
| Location | Aghaderrard West, Buckode, County Leitrim, Ireland |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Built | c. 4000–2500 BC |
| Official name: Aghaderrard | |
| Reference no. | 477 |
The Aghaderrard Court Tomb is an ancient stone monument located in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is a special type of tomb called a court cairn and is protected as a National Monument.
Where is Aghaderrard Court Tomb?
This historic tomb is found in the countryside, south of Lough Melvin. It sits about halfway between the small towns of Buckode and Kinlough.
How Old is This Monument?
The Aghaderrard Court Tomb was built a very long time ago, between 4000 and 2500 BC. This was during a period known as the Neolithic Age, or the New Stone Age. During this time, people started farming and building large stone structures like this one.
What Does Aghaderrard Court Tomb Look Like?
Today, only one side of the court cairn's main chamber is still standing. Its large roof stones have fallen over the side walls.
Behind this part of the tomb, there is a special stone that looks like an altar. This stone has six large, round hollows carved into it, which are called cup marks. Long ago, this stone was known as "The Druid's Altar."
