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Aghaderrard Court Tomb
Native name
Irish: Tuama Cúirte Achadh an Doire Aird
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

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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