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 |
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National Monument of Ireland
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| Official name: Aghaderrard | |
| Reference no. | 477 |
Aghaderrard Court Tomb is a court cairn and National Monument located in County Leitrim, Ireland.
Location
Aghaderrard Court Tomb is located south of Lough Melvin, halfway between Buckode and Kinlough.
History
Aghaderrard Court Tomb was built c. 4000–2500 BC, in the Neolithic.
Description
One longitudinal half of the court cairn survives, with roofstones tipped over the side stones. Behind this is an altar-like stone with six large cup marks. This was formerly known as "The Druid's Altar."
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