Altore Wedge Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Altore Wedge Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Dinge na hAltóra |
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| Type | wedge-shaped gallery grave |
| Location | Altore, Ballinlough, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Elevation | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Built | c. 2500–2000 BC |
| Official name: Altore Wedge Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 559 |
Altore Wedge Tomb is a wedge-shaped gallery grave and National Monument located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
Location
Altore Wedge Tomb is located 5.4 km (3.4 mi) southwest of Ballinlough.
History
Altore Wedge Tomb was built c. 2500–2000 BC.
Description
The entrance faces south and is flanked by 2 m (6 ft 7 in) facade stones. A roofstone spans the entrance.
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