Cabragh Wedge Tomb facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabragh (I) Wedge Tomb |
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| Native name Irish: Tuama Dinge na Cabraí |
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| Giant's Grave | |
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| Type | wedge-shaped gallery grave |
| Location | Cabragh, Coolaney, County Sligo, Ireland |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Built | c. 2500–2000 BC |
| Official name: Cabragh Wedge Tomb | |
| Reference no. | 523 |
Cabragh Wedge Tomb, also known as Cabragh I or the Giant's Grave, is an ancient burial site in County Sligo, Ireland. It is a special type of tomb called a wedge-shaped gallery grave and is protected as a National Monument.
Where is the Cabragh Wedge Tomb?
The Cabragh Wedge Tomb is found about 4.7 km (2.9 mi) west of Coolaney. It sits in the lower parts of the Ox Mountains. A smaller river, which flows into the Owenbeg River, runs nearby to the west.
When Was This Ancient Tomb Built?
This wedge tomb was built a very long time ago, between about 2500 and 2000 BC. This was during the Copper Age or the early Bronze Age, when people first started using metal tools. The entrance of the tomb faces southwest. This direction is important because it points towards where the sun sets during the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year.
What Does the Cabragh Tomb Look Like?
The Cabragh Wedge Tomb is about 12 m (39 ft) long. It has two layers of outer walls and special stones at its entrance. Inside, there are two main burial chambers. One chamber is about 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) long, and the other is about 4 m (13 ft) long. The large stones that once formed the roof of these chambers have now fallen inwards.
